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Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short

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Is Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short healthy?

Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. A conventional cotton and spandex blend with confirmed plastic leaching.

How does Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short compare to other workout shorts?

Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short ranks #14 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 Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cotton counts in its favor; Spandex 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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Unionbay Alix 5" Stretch Short

68 Fair
$25.71 · 12
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Workout Shorts
Summary

A conventional cotton and spandex blend with confirmed plastic leaching. Similar to many budget stretch shorts — functional but not clean from a materials standpoint.

Key ingredients 2

Cotton
Good

Natural breathable fiber.

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Spandex
Bad

Synthetic polyurethane-based fiber. Sheds microplastics and confirmed to leach plastic chemicals on skin contact.

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