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Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts

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Is Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts healthy?

Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts scores 69/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Mostly conventional cotton (98%) with 2% spandex.

How does Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts compare to other workout shorts?

Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts ranks #13 of 24 workout shorts in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Harvest & Mill American Grown Indigo Men's Shorts at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spandex (2%) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Carhartt Relaxed 8" Rigby Canvas Work Shorts

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$54.99
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Workout Shorts
Summary

Mostly conventional cotton (98%) with 2% spandex. The spandex introduces plastic leaching, and the conventional cotton carries pesticide residue risk.

Key ingredients 2

Cotton (98%)
Neutral

Conventional cotton — natural but typically grown with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers which can leave residues in the finished fabric.

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Spandex (2%)
Bad

Synthetic polyurethane-based elastic fiber. Sheds microplastics during washing and contributes to plastic leaching confirmed for this product.

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