MARO 100% Plastic-Free Organic Cotton Boxers
100% GOTS organic cotton body with a natural-rubber-and-cotton waistband instead of elastane - the men's answer to a genuinely plastic-free waistband. Natural rubber is a latex.
The verdict: Plastic-free
The body is 100% GOTS organic cotton, and the part that usually disqualifies "cotton" underwear - the waistband - is here 60% organic cotton / 40% natural rubber, with the rubber covered in organic cotton. There's no elastane, polyester, or spandex, so nothing plastic touches skin. The one caveat is that natural rubber is a latex, so it's not suitable for a latex allergy.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed · Last reviewed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Skin contact |
|---|---|---|
| body fabric 100% GOTS organic cotton | Cotton | Yes primary |
| waistband (elastic) 40% natural rubber knitted with 60% organic cotton, covered in cotton - no elastane (latex) | Natural Rubber / Latex | Yes primary |
| waistband (fabric) organic cotton covering over the natural-rubber core | Cotton | Yes primary |
Organic cotton boxers whose stretch and recovery come from a natural-rubber band rather than elastane - effectively the men's counterpart to The Very Good Bra's natural-rubber-band approach. Offered in relaxed, hybrid-fit, and button-boxer styles.
Pros
- Genuinely plastic-free waistband - natural rubber and organic cotton, no elastane
- 100% GOTS organic cotton body; OEKO-TEX dyes
- Directly solves the "hidden synthetic band" problem on cotton underwear
Cons
- Natural rubber is latex - not for a latex allergy
- Small brand; limited styles and availability
- Specialty pricing versus a cotton multipack
Categories: Men's Undergarments
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://wearmaro.com/products/plastic-free-boxers 100% GOTS organic cotton body; 60% organic cotton / 40% natural rubber waistband covered in cotton; OEKO-TEX dyes; made in Turkey
- review https://www.implasticfree.com/listing/maro/ independent plastic-free listing confirming natural-rubber waistband and organic cotton construction
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