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Fruit of the Loom, Hanes investigated over potential toxic chemicals in children's underwear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on Tuesday into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing ‌children's underwear.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on Tuesday into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing children's underwear. Paxton said he sent civil investigative demands to Fruit of the Loom, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and Hanes, which is owned by Canadian company Gildan Activewear, citing the chemicals' potential effects on children's health. Fruit of the Loom and Berkshire did not immediately respond to requests from Montreal-based Gildan said it will co-operate with the investigation, and maintains strict manufacturing and sourcing standards to comply with industry guidelines related to harmful chemicals. "We remain committed to providing safe, high-quality products for consumers," it said in a statement to Gildan merged with Massachusetts-based HanesBrands Inc, last year in a $2.2-billion US deal. Paxton said clothing manufacturers have turned increasingly to synthetic materials such as polyester, rayon and spandex to meet consumer demand for lower-priced products. He said research shows that synthetic fabrics can shed microplastics, while chemicals including bisphenols, fluorine, parabens, phthalates and so-called "forever chemicals" used in textile manufacturing have been associated with cancer, hormone disruption, infertility and other health concerns. "Forever chemicals" are also known as PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

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From the storyTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on Tuesday into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing children's underwear.

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From the storyTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on Tuesday into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing children's underwear.

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From the storyPaxton said he sent civil investigative demands to Fruit of the Loom, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and Hanes, which is owned by Canadian company Gildan Activewear, citing the chemicals' potential effects on children's health.

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From the storyPaxton said he sent civil investigative demands to Fruit of the Loom, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and Hanes, which is owned by Canadian company Gildan Activewear, citing the chemicals' potential effects on children's health.

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From the storyPaxton said he sent civil investigative demands to Fruit of the Loom, which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, and Hanes, which is owned by Canadian company Gildan Activewear, citing the chemicals' potential effects on children's health.

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