Toxic chemicals in period underwear? What to know as U.S.-based Thinx settles lawsuit
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New York-based brand Thinx has settled a US$5-million lawsuit that alleged the company had misled customers about its products being free of harmful chemicals.
A U.S. company is facing growing backlash over concerns about toxic chemicals in its period underwear. Should women in Canada be concerned?
New York-based brand Thinx publicly confirmed last week that it had settled a US$5-million lawsuit that alleged the company had misled customers about its products being free of harmful chemicals.
The class-action lawsuit, which was filed last May, claimed that third-party lab testing found short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Thinx underwear.
Thinx has denied all allegations and wrongdoing in the case, saying “PFAS have never been a part of its product design.”
“Our customers’ health and safety remains our top priority,” Thinx said in a statement posted on Twitter Thursday. “We will continue to take measures to ensure that PFAS are not added to our products.”
According to the Thinx lawsuit settlement agreement, those who bought a pair of period underwear from the company between November 12, 2016 and Nov 28, 2022, can claim a US$7 refund per purchase for up to three pairs of underwear if they have the receipt. For those who don’t have proof of purchase, they will receive a US$3.50 cash refund per underwear for a maximum of three pairs.
Alternatively, customers also have the choice of getting a single-use voucher for 35 per cent off their next purchase.
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