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Patagonia — Women's Sandy Cay Wading Pants

Patagonia

Women's Sandy Cay Wading Pants

AccessoriesSKU: 81975
C

Well-made, but rough on the environment.

Buy once, keep for years to amortize the production hit.

Quality C · 64Health C · 61Eco · 49

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 64/100 based on its composition of 79% Recycled Nylon, 21% Spandex. Blended from 79% Recycled Nylon, 21% Spandex — the overall score is a weighted average based on each material's proportion.

C (55-69): Average — typical blend, reasonable for everyday wear.

Composition

79% Recycled Nylon, 21% Spandex

Average quality, high synthetic content

Decent for everyday wear, but the synthetic content means microplastic shedding and it won't biodegrade. Consider natural alternatives for your next purchase.

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

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

Eco Rating

49/100

Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives

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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

C61/100

Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.

MicroplasticsHIGH

400,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactMODERATE

100% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

No flags

🌿 Find plastic-free alternatives →How we score health impact →Not medical advice — based on material composition.

Care Guide

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

Best For

👔Formal/Office
Good

Good durability (82) and comfort (54) for office wear