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Patagonia — Men's Lightweight All-Wear Utility Shorts

Patagonia

Men's Lightweight All-Wear Utility Shorts

ActivewearSKU: 57490
B

Strong across the board — well-made, safe to wear, and low planet cost.

Daily wear, no caveats.

Quality B · 74Health A · 99Eco · 83

Label Confidence

MODERATE

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

  • Organic cotton claim without explicit certification (GOTS, OCS). Check brand's certification disclosures separately.
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Why this grade?

This product scored 74/100 based on its composition of 82% Organic Cotton, 16% Hemp, 2% Spandex Stretch. Blended from 82% Organic Cotton, 16% Hemp, 2% Spandex — the overall score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.

B (70-84): Good quality — above average across most metrics.

Composition

82% Organic Cotton, 16% Hemp, 2% Spandex Stretch

Good quality, eco-friendly

Solid fabric with strong environmental credentials. Organic Cotton (82%) is doing the heavy lifting. This is a smart buy.

🌍

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

🧺

Dryer heat destroys spandex/elastane over time. Your leggings and stretchy clothes will last 2x longer if you skip the dryer.

⚖️

Hemp (score 77) is carrying this blend. Spandex (score 55) is pulling it down.

Eco Rating

83/100

Strong environmental credentials

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Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

Health & environmental impact →

Health Impact

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

A99/100

Low health impact — predominantly natural fibers with no major treatment flags.

MicroplasticsLOW

Very low

Skin contactLOW

2% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

Care Guide

Washcold (30°C)
Cycledelicate
Detergentregular
BleachDo not bleach
Dryline dry
Ironlow
Dry Cleanavoid
SoftenerNo

Best For

👕Everyday Casual
Excellent

Excellent comfort (77) and easy care (72) for daily wear

👔Formal/Office
Good

Good durability (65) and comfort (77) for office wear

😴Sleepwear
Good

Good comfort (77) and breathability (83) for sleeping

🩲Underwear
Good

Good breathability (83) and comfort (77) for undergarments

⛰️Outdoor/Hiking
Good

Good durability (65) and breathability (83) for outdoor activities

🌱Sustainable Fashion
Good

Good sustainability score (83)