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
Banana Republic
Men's Slim-Fit Dress Shirt
Cotton/cotton-blend woven fabric
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
cotton denim
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
cotton/cotton-blend denim
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
Cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Relaxed-Straight Lightweight Jean
cotton-blend denim, no water-repellent finish
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Luxe Traveler Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower concern; standard denim without water/stain treatments carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Loose Jean
cotton/cotton-blend denim
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
Cotton blend denim (no special water/stain treatment indicated)
Lower concern, standard denim with no disclosed performance treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Linen-Cotton Slub Tie
Linen-cotton blend, natural fibers
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural-fiber tie with no performance coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Italian Linen Tie
Italian linen (100% natural fiber)
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
100% cotton chambray
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
100% linen
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber with no performance coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Cotton-Linen Slub Tie
cotton-linen blend, no chemical treatment disclosed
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
100% silk grenadine weave
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
Italian wool, untreated
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
linen-cotton blend, no specified treatment
Lower PFAS concern; untreated natural fibers unlikely treated with water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Italian-Stretch Chino Pant
cotton-elastane blend, no known water-repellent coating finish
Lower PFAS concern. Standard chino without known water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Pant
Italian hopsack wool blend, no water-repellent coating treatment specified
Lower concern; untreated wool blend unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Straight Traveler Pants
cotton-blend twill
Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton blend pants.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Women's Fitted Everywhere Ponte Ankle Pants
Polyester/rayon ponte knit blend
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
linen-viscose blend, no water-resistant finish
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
Italian wool, unspecified finishing
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
cotton-blend fabric with wrinkle-resistant finish
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
cotton-blend with non-iron finish (likely resin treatment)
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
cotton denim with stain-resistant finish
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
silk/polyester blend with stain-resistant finish (likely water-repellent coating/water-repellent coating treatment)
Skip, stain-resistant tie coating likely contains PFAS; Banana Republic offers no transparency or third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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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
Skip until Banana Republic discloses the stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Men's Water-Resistant Mac Coat
Polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant finish (coating unspecified)
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
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
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
Cotton-nylon blend; water-repellent coating treatment unspecified
Cotton-nylon blend likely has water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Rain Jacket - Mens Size Medium - Black
Nylon/polyester with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; typical risk for conventional rain jackets.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
women's rain jacket
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
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
Synthetic textile with water-resistant water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Water-resistant rain jackets often use PFAS; Banana Republic discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Full Zip Rain Jacket - Black - Small
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Rain jacket with unknown water-repellent coating; PFAS status unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Rain Parka Jacket Medium
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating (unspecified)
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
Synthetic textile with water-resistant coating (unspecified)
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
Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating (likely Teflon-type coating or alternative)
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
Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish
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
Cotton-blend chino with water-repellent coating finish
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Men's Slim Traveler Pants
Cotton-blend fabric with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating-treated pants; PFAS status unclear, typical concern
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Men's Slim Travel Pant
Cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating treatment present; Banana Republic silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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