F

Is Banana Republic PFAS-free?

Across 41 graded products, Banana Republic averages F (44/100). 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

Men's Slim-Fit Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Slim-Fit Dress Shirt

Cotton/cotton-blend woven fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton dress shirt, but Banana Republic's silence on finishing treatments leaves residual uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Women's The Icon Classic Wide-Leg Jean

Banana Republic

Women's The Icon Classic Wide-Leg Jean

cotton denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain cotton denim rarely requires water-repellent coating, but verify care tag for hidden finishes.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Slim Luxe Traveler Jeans

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Luxe Traveler Jeans

cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for standard denim; no water-repellent coating or stain treatments typical of this category.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Women's High-Rise Bootcut Jeans

Banana Republic

Women's High-Rise Bootcut Jeans

Cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water/stain treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Relaxed-Straight Lightweight Jean

Banana Republic

Men's Relaxed-Straight Lightweight Jean

cotton-blend denim, no water-repellent finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal forever-chemical risk.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Luxe Traveler Jeans

Banana Republic

Men's Luxe Traveler Jeans

cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard denim without water/stain treatments carries minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Loose Jean

Banana Republic

Men's Loose Jean

cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain cotton denim unlikely to contain PFAS unless undisclosed water-repellent coating finish applied.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Athletic Luxe Traveler Jeans

Banana Republic

Men's Athletic Luxe Traveler Jeans

Cotton blend denim (no special water/stain treatment indicated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard denim with no disclosed performance treatments.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Linen-Cotton Slub Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Linen-Cotton Slub Tie

Linen-cotton blend, natural fibers

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural-fiber tie with no performance coating triggers.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Italian Linen Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Italian Linen Tie

Italian linen (100% natural fiber)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, natural linen has no inherent PFAS risk unless treated, and no evidence Banana Republic treats ties with water-repellent coating.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Cotton Chambray Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Cotton Chambray Tie

100% cotton chambray

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton tie with no known water/stain treatments typical of dress neckwear.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Textured Linen Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Textured Linen Tie

100% linen

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber with no performance coatings flagged.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Cotton-Linen Slub Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Cotton-Linen Slub Tie

cotton-linen blend, no chemical treatment disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton-linen tie with no water-repellent or stain-resistant claims typical PFAS trigger.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Grenadine Silk Tie

Banana Republic

Men's Grenadine Silk Tie

100% silk grenadine weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, pure silk tie with no functional coatings typical of neckwear.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Signature Italian Rustico Suit Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Signature Italian Rustico Suit Pant

Italian wool, untreated

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated1 flag

Lower concern. Untreated wool suit pant, no water/stain treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Tailored Slim-Fit Linen-Cotton Suit Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Tailored Slim-Fit Linen-Cotton Suit Pant

linen-cotton blend, no specified treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; untreated natural fibers unlikely treated with water-repellent coating.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Italian-Stretch Chino Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Italian-Stretch Chino Pant

cotton-elastane blend, no known water-repellent coating finish

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Standard chino without known water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Pant

Italian hopsack wool blend, no water-repellent coating treatment specified

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern; untreated wool blend unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Straight Traveler Pants

Banana Republic

Men's Straight Traveler Pants

cotton-blend twill

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton blend pants.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Women's Fitted Everywhere Ponte Ankle Pants

Banana Republic

Women's Fitted Everywhere Ponte Ankle Pants

Polyester/rayon ponte knit blend

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Basic ponte fabric unlikely to have PFAS; no water-repellent coating treatment evident.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Women's High-Rise Straight Stretch Linen-Viscose Utility Pants

Banana Republic

Women's High-Rise Straight Stretch Linen-Viscose Utility Pants

linen-viscose blend, no water-resistant finish

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Uncoated linen-viscose blend, no water-repellent coating treatment likely.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Women's Italian Wool Wide-Leg Pants

Banana Republic

Women's Italian Wool Wide-Leg Pants

Italian wool, unspecified finishing

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Wool is inherently PFAS-free; no water/stain treatment confirmed.

Risky category by default

Banana Republic Men's Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

cotton-blend fabric with wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand for wrinkle-resistant chemistry; standard water-repellent coating finishes often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton-blend with non-iron finish (likely resin treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify independently, non-iron dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based finishes, and Banana Republic discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Skinny Stain-resistant Ankle Jean Sz 33 Skinny 586204

Banana Republic

Skinny Stain-resistant Ankle Jean Sz 33 Skinny 586204

cotton denim with stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Stain-resistant denim likely treated with PFAS; Banana Republic discloses nothing, skip unless comfortable with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic 3-pc Stain Resistant Tie Bundle

Banana Republic

3-pc Stain Resistant Tie Bundle

silk/polyester blend with stain-resistant finish (likely water-repellent coating/water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, stain-resistant tie coating likely contains PFAS; Banana Republic offers no transparency or third-party verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Accessories | Banana Republic Linen Silk Blend Light Blue Tie Stain Resistant 58 Inch | Color: Blue | Size: Os | Conshync's Closet

Banana Republic

Accessories | Banana Republic Linen Silk Blend Light Blue Tie Stain Resistant 58 Inch | Color: Blue | Size: Os | Conshync's Closet

Linen-silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Banana Republic discloses the stain-resistant treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Water-Resistant Mac Coat

Banana Republic

Men's Water-Resistant Mac Coat

Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant finish (coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Water-resistant coating likely water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unknown without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Nylon Multi-Pocket Flight Jacket

Banana Republic

Men's Nylon Multi-Pocket Flight Jacket

Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Nylon flight jackets typically use water-repellent coating coatings; PFAS status unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Cotton-Nylon Field Jacket

Banana Republic

Men's Cotton-Nylon Field Jacket

Cotton-nylon blend; water-repellent coating treatment unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Cotton-nylon blend likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Rain Jacket - Mens Size Medium - Black

Banana Republic

Rain Jacket - Mens Size Medium - Black

Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; typical risk for conventional rain jackets.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

banana republic women's rain jacket

Banana Republic

women's rain jacket

Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Rain jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Banana Republic offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Water Resistant Rain Coat Jacket Size L

Banana Republic

Water Resistant Rain Coat Jacket Size L

Synthetic textile with water-resistant water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Water-resistant rain jackets often use PFAS; Banana Republic discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Full Zip Rain Jacket - Black - Small

Banana Republic

Full Zip Rain Jacket - Black - Small

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Rain jacket with unknown water-repellent coating; PFAS status unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Rain Parka Jacket Medium

Banana Republic

Rain Parka Jacket Medium

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Rain parka with unknown water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without ingredient disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Black Long Jacket Water Resistant Rain Jacket Size

Banana Republic

Black Long Jacket Water Resistant Rain Jacket Size

Synthetic textile with water-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand for coating disclosure before purchase.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Jackets & Coats | Banana Republic Rain Jacket Nwot | Color: Blue | Size: S | Andymehlh's Closet

Banana Republic

Jackets & Coats | Banana Republic Rain Jacket Nwot | Color: Blue | Size: S | Andymehlh's Closet

Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating (likely Teflon-type coating or alternative)

F
F · High PFAS

Rain jackets often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Banana Republic discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Slim Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Pant

Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Wrinkle and stain resistant finishes often use PFAS; brand silent on treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Slim Rapid Movement Chino Pants

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Rapid Movement Chino Pants

Cotton-blend chino with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment, no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Slim Traveler Pants

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Traveler Pants

Cotton-blend fabric with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating-treated pants; PFAS status unclear, typical concern

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Slim Travel Pant

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Travel Pant

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

water-repellent coating treatment present; Banana Republic silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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