D

Is Aerie PFAS-free?

Across 20 graded products, Aerie averages D (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Aerie Real Me Xtra Classic Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Xtra Classic Sports Bra

nylon/polyester blend with elastane

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard sports bra without water-resistant or stain-resistant claims.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Low Key Longline Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Low Key Longline Sports Bra

nylon/polyester blend with standard elastic

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic sports bra with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on treatments.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Hold Up! Racerback Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Hold Up! Racerback Sports Bra

nylon, spandex blend (standard athletic knit)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, standard sports bra with no known water-repellent coating, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Xtra Hold Up! Strappy Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Xtra Hold Up! Strappy Sports Bra

nylon, spandex, polyester blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard athletic bra without water-repellent coating or stain-resistance claims, but Aerie makes no PFAS disclosures.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Xtra Hold Up! Push Up Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Xtra Hold Up! Push Up Sports Bra

nylon/spandex blend with likely elastane for stretch

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; typical sports bra without water-repellent finish, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Xtra High Neck Longline Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Xtra High Neck Longline Sports Bra

nylon/spandex blend, no known Teflon-family coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard athletic bra without water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me XTRA Classic Sports Bra

Aerie

OFFLINE By Aerie Real Me XTRA Classic Sports Bra

nylon/polyester blend (likely uncoated or standard finish)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, basic sports bra with no water-resistant treatment marketed.

Risky category by default

Aerie Real Me Xtra Strappy Longline Sports Bra

Aerie

Real Me Xtra Strappy Longline Sports Bra

Nylon/polyester blend, likely standard treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern sports bra; standard athletic fabric with no known PFAS red flags, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Aerie String Triangle Bikini Top

Aerie

String Triangle Bikini Top

nylon/polyester blend (standard swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; untreated swimwear unlikely to require water-repellent coating chemicals.

Risky category by default

Aerie Skinny Strap Voop Bikini Top Women's NULL

Aerie

Skinny Strap Voop Bikini Top Women's NULL

nylon/spandex blend (standard swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard swimwear with no water-repellent coating treatment flagged; Aerie has not publicly committed to PFAS elimination.

Risky category by default

Aerie Skinny Strap Voop Bikini Top

Aerie

Skinny Strap Voop Bikini Top

Nylon/spandex blend (standard swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic swimwear, though standard industry practice opaque.

Risky category by default

Aerie Crossover High Waisted Bikini Bottom

Aerie

Crossover High Waisted Bikini Bottom

Nylon/spandex blend (standard swimwear fabric)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic swimwear with no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Skinny Strap Voop Ribbed Bikini Top

Aerie

Skinny Strap Voop Ribbed Bikini Top

nylon/spandex blend (typical swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern swimwear; no PFAS treatment typical for basic bikini tops, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Wide Strap Voop Bikini Top

Aerie

Wide Strap Voop Bikini Top

nylon/polyamide blend with elastane

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard swimwear without known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Ribbed Tankini Bikini Top

Aerie

Ribbed Tankini Bikini Top

Nylon/polyester blend (typical swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard swimwear fabric with no known PFAS drivers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Aerie Strappy Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit Women's

Aerie

Strappy Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit Women's

Nylon/polyester blend swimwear, no specified water-repellent coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard fabric swimsuit with no known water-repellent treatment; Aerie makes no PFAS claims either way.

Risky category by default

Aerie Super V One Piece Swimsuit

Aerie

Super V One Piece Swimsuit

nylon/polyamide blend with elastane

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard swimwear without known water-repellent coating or performance coatings.

Risky category by default

Aerie Pique Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

Aerie

Pique Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

nylon/polyester blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard swimwear with no water-repellent finish flagged.

Risky category by default

Aerie Henley Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

Aerie

Henley Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

Nylon and spandex blend (no specialized water-resistant coating claimed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic swimwear; no evidence of water-repellent coating or specialty treatments typical of high-risk products.

Risky category by default

Aerie Horseshoe Ring Halter Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

Aerie

Horseshoe Ring Halter Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit

Nylon/polyester blend swimsuit fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for a standard swimsuit; no known PFAS treatment triggers, but Aerie silent on chemical use.

Risky category by default

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