Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

The class includes all natural persons who purchased — not for resale — Cotton Brief, Cotton Bikini, Cotton Thong, Sport, Hiphugger, Hi-Waist, Boyshort, French Cut, Cheeky or Thong Thinx Period Underwear in the United States from Nov. 12, 2016, to Nov. 28, 2022.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

The deadline to file a claim has passed.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

Status: Final approval

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc.

Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out $10.50 as of July 28, 2023.

  • Deadline to file a claim: 04/12/2023
  • Proof of Purchase Required: No
  • Potential Individual Reward: $21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.
  • Total Settlement Amount: $4 million
  • Nationwide

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Updates:

  • Top Class Actions readers reported this settlement paying out $10.50 as of July 28, 2023.
  • Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

  • A judge granted final approval for this class action settlement on June 8, 2023
  • Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Settlements & Payouts Facebook group.


Thinx agreed to a $4 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming its period underwear is made with dangerous chemicals linked to serious health concerns — and no proof of purchase is required for class members to submit a claim.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Thinx period underwear between Nov. 12, 2016, and Nov. 28, 2022. The settlement covers Cotton Brief, Cotton Bikini, Cotton Thong, Sport, Hiphugger, Hi-Waist, Boyshort, French Cut, Cheeky and Thong style Thinx underwear products.

Plaintiffs in the Thinx class action lawsuit accused the period underwear manufacturer of adding dangerous polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to its products. PFAS chemicals are used due to their non-stick and water-resistant qualities but may cause serious health problems, including cancer.

Thinx is a brand that sells a number of menstrual and incontinence solutions including period underwear.

Thinx hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive a cash payment or voucher for their Thinx purchases, even if they have no proof of purchase.

With proof of purchase, class members can receive a refund of up to $7 for each eligible purchase of Thinx period underwear. Class members can claim up to three Thinx purchases for a maximum payment of $21 with proof of purchase.

Without proof of purchase, class members can receive a refund of up to $3.50 for each eligible purchase. Class members can claim three eligible purchases for a maximum payment of $10.50 without proof of purchase. 

Instead of a cash payment, class members may choose to receive a discount voucher. This settlement voucher offers a 35% discount on future Thinx purchases of up to $150. The maximum discount for this voucher is $52.50.

Vouchers can be used to purchase a number of eligible products including Air Bikini, Air Hiphugger, Boyshort, Cheeky, French Cut, Heavy Boyshort, Heavy Hi-Waist, Heavy Hiphugger, Hiphugger, Modal Cotton Bikini, Modal Cotton Boyshort, Modal Cotton Brief, Modal Cotton Thong, Modal Heavy Cotton Brief, Modal Super Cotton Brief, Sport, Super Hi-Waist, Super Hiphugger and Thong Thinx underwear.

Thinx has agreed to non-monetary relief as part of the lawsuit settlement. The company will reportedly take steps to ensure that PFAS chemicals are not intentionally added to Thinx period underwear and will continue to monitor raw materials for PFAS. Thinx also agreed to disclose the use of antimicrobial treatments such as Agion. 

The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 12, 2023. 

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for May 24, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by April 12, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased certain Thinx period underwear between Nov. 12, 2016, and Nov. 28, 2022. 

The settlement covers Cotton Brief, Cotton Bikini, Cotton Thong, Sport, Hiphugger, Hi-Waist, Boyshort, French Cut, Cheeky and Thong style Thinx underwear products.

Potential Award

$21 with proof of purchase or $10.50 without proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Receipts or other proof of purchase will result in larger cash payments.

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

04/12/2023

Case Name

Dickens, et al. v. Thinx Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv04286-JMF, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

05/24/2023

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Dickens et al. v. Thinx Inc.
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 3689
Portland, OR 97208-3689
info@ThinxUnderwearSettlement.com
888-501-8492

Class Counsel

Erin Ruben
Hunter Bryson
Harper Segui
Rachel Soffin 
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Defense Counsel

Purvi G Patel 
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP

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45 thoughts onThinx underwear chemicals $4M class action lawsuit settlement

  1. Kari says:

    Received a check on Saturday 8/5 for $10.50. Thanks TCA :)

  2. ANGELA HAWKINS says:

    Forgot to mention I didn’t have a proof of purchase. Amount is for $10.50 and it says I will have the gift card sent thru email by 8/2/23

  3. ANGELA HAWKINS says:

    Got a email today to confirm payment method. I chose a Amazon gift card.

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