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October 9, 2026 · News · By Young Hadene

Are Kids' Underwear Toxic? Texas Probes Fruit of the Loom, Hanes

Key Takeaways

  • Texas AG probes toxic-chemical claims in kids' underwear.
  • Fruit of the Loom and Hanes under investigation.
  • Same products sell across Canada.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals making children's underwear — the basics in millions of dresser drawers.

Why underwear matters

Kids' skin, all day, every day, against treated fabric. If the chemistry is dirty, exposure is total. Parents can't opt out of underwear.

Toronto shelves, same brands

The same multipacks line GTA shelves. Canadian regulators tend to follow where U.S. investigations lead — watch Health Canada's inbox.

Sources: CBC News. Context from the Young Hadene newsroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's being investigated?

Whether children's underwear contains toxic manufacturing chemicals.

Which brands?

Fruit of the Loom and Hanes.