Patagonia

Men's Multi Trails Shorts - 8" Inseam

ActivewearSKU: 57602

Falls short on every axis — flimsy, synthetic-heavy, and rough on the environment.

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Quality D · 47Health D · 40Eco · 18

Label Confidence

MODERATE

Label confidence moderate — one signal suggests the composition may be incomplete or under-verified.

⚠Recycled-fiber claim without explicit certification (GRS, RCS). Chain-of-custody for recycled materials is hard to verify without one.

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Why this grade?

This product scored 47/100 based on its composition of 90% Recycled Polyester Certified By.

D (40-54): Below average — may lack durability or comfort.

Composition

90% Recycled Polyester Certified By

90% Polyester (52)

Below average — consider alternatives

This fabric scores low on quality. It may pill, wear out quickly, or not feel great against skin. And when it does wear out, it'll sit in a landfill for decades. Look for higher-rated options.

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Every wash of synthetic fabric releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibers into waterways. Use a Guppyfriend bag to catch them.

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This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.

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Synthetic fabrics can contain BPA, which mimics estrogen. Studies have found BPA transferring to skin through sweat contact.

Eco Rating

18/100

High environmental impact

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Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

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Health Impact

Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments

D40/100

High health impact — significant synthetic content or likely chemical treatments. For frequent skin-contact wear, consider a natural-fiber alternative.

MicroplasticsHIGH

700,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactHIGH

90% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

Antimony