Petit Bateau

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Petit Bateau doesn't market itself as plastic-free, but its classic cotton briefs are a community favorite for a specific reason: the waistband and leg elastic are fully wrapped in cotton, so only cotton touches skin, and an organic-cotton line is offered. It isn't a zero-plastic brand - the covered elastic core is still synthetic and other lines use blends - but the encased- cotton construction puts it ahead of typical exposed-elastane underwear.

How clear are their specs?

Lists top-line fiber content (e.g. "100% cotton," organic cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100) but does not break out the elastane in the covered elastic.

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$$ Petit Bateau Organic Cotton Briefs (Cotton-Encased Elastic)

Organic Cotton Briefs (Cotton-Encased Elastic)

Minimal plastic contact

Classic French rib-knit cotton briefs with the elastic fully encased in cotton, so only cotton touches skin. An organic-cotton, OEKO-TEX version is offered. Covered elastic core keeps it just shy of plastic-free.