F

Is Bombas PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, Bombas averages F (62/100). 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

Women's Bombas All-Purpose Performance Ankle Sock

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Women's Bombas All-Purpose Performance Ankle Sock

Cotton-blend yarn, no reported water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton-blend sock with no water-repellent coating or stain finishes reported.

Risky category by default

Bombas Women's All-Purpose Cotton Blend Ankle Socks

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Women's All-Purpose Cotton Blend Ankle Socks

Cotton blend (majority cotton, synthetic blend unspecified)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic cotton-blend socks with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatments, but Bombas doesn't disclose full fiber content.

Risky category by default

Men's Bombas Lightweight Athletic Ankle Sock 3-Pack

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Men's Bombas Lightweight Athletic Ankle Sock 3-Pack

Cotton blend (primary fibers, no reported specialty coatings)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern everyday socks; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Men's Bombas Running Calf Socks

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Men's Bombas Running Calf Socks

Merino wool blend (primary); elastic/synthetic blend (cuff)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for the sock itself; limited transparency on elastic components.

Risky category by default

Women's Bombas Running Quarter Sock 3-Pack

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Women's Bombas Running Quarter Sock 3-Pack

Polyester/nylon blend sock with no known fluorochemical treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic performance sock; no PFAS triggers identified, but no public disclosure either.

Risky category by default

Bombas Men's Half Calf Cotton Blend Socks

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Men's Half Calf Cotton Blend Socks

Cotton blend (primary); elastic, dyes, potential finishing treatments

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline; untreated cotton blend socks unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but Bombas discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Women's Bombas UltraLite Sport Lightweight Ankle Socks

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Women's Bombas UltraLite Sport Lightweight Ankle Socks

Nylon, polyester, elastane blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern everyday socks with no known PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand commitment.

Risky category by default

Men's Bombas All Sport Ankle Sock 4-Pack

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Men's Bombas All Sport Ankle Sock 4-Pack

Cotton-blend (cotton, polyester, nylon, elastane)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic athletic sock with no known PFAS-prone features; Bombas has not published PFAS statements.

Risky category by default

Bombas Men's Colorblock Stripe Hiking Socks

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Men's Colorblock Stripe Hiking Socks

Cotton-nylon blend; no water-repellent coating disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; basic hiking socks with no disclosed water-repellent coating treatment.

Risky category by default

Bombas Women's Hiking Performance Calf Socks

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Women's Hiking Performance Calf Socks

Merino wool blend with nylon/synthetic fibers, no water-repellent finish disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice, natural-fiber socks without disclosed water-repellent coating treatment, but brand transparency on PFAS is absent.

Risky category by default

Bombas Men's Cotton Blend Quarter Socks

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Men's Cotton Blend Quarter Socks

Cotton blend (primary fibers, no water-repellent coating finish reported)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic cotton-blend sock without water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

Women's Bombas Merino Wool Blend Hiking Performance Calf Sock

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Women's Bombas Merino Wool Blend Hiking Performance Calf Sock

merino wool blend (no water repellent coating disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain merino blend with no disclosed treatments, but Bombas has not publicly committed to PFAS-free standards.

Risky category by default

Men's Bombas Hiking Performance Merino Wool Blend Calf Socks

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Men's Bombas Hiking Performance Merino Wool Blend Calf Socks

Merino wool blend (primary natural fiber)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, wool-dominant socks typically avoid water-repellent coating treatments; no public PFAS flags.

Risky category by default

Bombas Women's Cotton Blend Quarter Socks

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Women's Cotton Blend Quarter Socks

cotton blend (cotton primary, synthetic blend unspecified)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers, but blend composition opaque.

Risky category by default

Women's Hiking Performance Calf Socks - Botanic Purple - Medium - Cotton Blend - Bombas

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Women's Hiking Performance Calf Socks - Botanic Purple - Medium - Cotton Blend - Bombas

Cotton blend (primary material, no water-repellent coating or specialty coating disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton-blend socks with no chemical treatment disclosed, but brand makes no affirmative PFAS statement.

Risky category by default

Bombas Women's Hiking Performance Quarter Socks (3-Pack)

Bombas

Women's Hiking Performance Quarter Socks (3-Pack)

Merino wool blend with synthetic performance fibers; water-repellent coating water-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern choice, but water-repellent coating source unclear, ask Bombas directly if seeking PFAS-free assurance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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