# Texas AG Targets Kids' Underwear Brands

> Texas AG expands chemical safety checks to children's underwear brands.
- Title: Texas AG Targets Kids' Underwear Brands · Dallas Express
- Summary: Texas AG expands chemical safety checks to children's underwear brands. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/paxton-expands-apparel-chemical-scrutiny-to-hanes-fruit-of-the-loom-kids-underwear
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:30:29+00:00
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- Topics: ken paxton, hanes, fruit of the loom, childrens underwear, toxic chemicals, texas attorney general, civil investigative demands, news, politics
## Texas AG expands chemical scrutiny
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom for potential toxic chemicals in children's underwear.

> we must protect our children who cannot yet protect themselves
## Chemicals of concern in textiles
Paxton's office identified bisphenols, phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, parabens, and fluorine compounds as chemicals of concern in textile manufacturing.
## Microplastics and health risks
A peer-reviewed study found synthetic fibers shed microplastics and textile additives may be released through washing, abrasion, wear, inhalation, ingestion, and dermal exposure.
## Companies respond to demands
Gildan Activewear, which owns Hanes, said it will cooperate with Paxton's investigation and follows industry chemical-safety standards.
## Fruit of the Loom's compliance
Fruit of the Loom states it commissions third-party testing by labs accredited by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and certified 100% of production to OEKO-TEX standards in 2024.
## Paxton previously targeted Lululemon
Paxton previously investigated Lululemon over potential PFAS in activewear and whether marketing accurately represented product safety.
## Investigation remains ongoing
Paxton's office has not announced findings against either company, and the investigation into children's underwear remains ongoing.
## Key takeaway

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued demands to Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over potential toxic chemicals in children's underwear, but no violations have been found.