MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers
100% GOTS organic cotton body with a natural-rubber-and-cotton waistband instead of elastane - the men's answer to a genuinely plastic-free waistband. Natural rubber is a latex.
The verdict: Plastic-free
The body is 100% GOTS organic cotton, and the part that usually disqualifies "cotton" underwear - the waistband - is here 60% organic cotton / 40% natural rubber, with the rubber covered in organic cotton. There's no elastane, polyester, or spandex, so nothing plastic touches skin. The one caveat is that natural rubber is a latex, so it's not suitable for a latex allergy.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Skin contact |
|---|---|---|
| body fabric 100% GOTS organic cotton | Cotton | Yes primary |
| waistband (elastic) 40% natural rubber knitted with 60% organic cotton, covered in cotton - no elastane (latex) | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes primary |
| waistband (fabric) organic cotton covering over the natural-rubber core | Cotton | Yes primary |
Organic cotton boxers whose stretch and recovery come from a natural-rubber band rather than elastane - effectively the men's counterpart to The Very Good Bra's natural-rubber-band approach. Two cuts share the construction: a supportive boxer brief, and a looser relaxed boxer with side slits that closes with a natural corozo-nut button.
Pros
- Genuinely plastic-free waistband - natural rubber and organic cotton, no elastane
- 100% GOTS organic cotton body; OEKO-TEX dyes
- Directly solves the "hidden synthetic band" problem on cotton underwear
Cons
- Natural rubber is latex - not for a latex allergy
- Small brand; limited styles and availability
- Specialty pricing versus a cotton multipack
Common questions
Does the MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your skin on the MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers is plastic or silicone — the skin path is cotton and natural rubber / latex.
What is the MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers made of?
Part by part, the MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers is: body fabric — cotton; waistband (elastic) — natural rubber / latex; waistband (fabric) — cotton.
Where is the MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers made?
The MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers is made in Istanbul, Turkey.
Categories: Men's Undergarments
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://wearmaro.com/products/plastic-free-boxers 100% GOTS organic cotton body; 60% organic cotton / 40% natural rubber waistband covered in cotton; OEKO-TEX dyes; made in Turkey
- manufacturer https://wearmaro.com/products/100-plastic-free-organic-cotton-button-boxers relaxed boxer - same 100% GOTS organic cotton and natural-rubber waistband, with a natural corozo button and side slits
- review https://www.implasticfree.com/listing/maro/ independent plastic-free listing confirming natural-rubber waistband and organic cotton construction
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