Is Bonobos PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Bonobos 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
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Men's Everyday Geometric Stretch Cotton Shirt
Cotton blend (stretch), no finish disclosed
Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no PFAS-typical finish, but brand makes no transparency statement.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt
Cotton-blend stretch dress shirt (no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment specified)
Lower concern, basic cotton-blend dress shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Everyday Casual Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Sea Blue Wash - LS
Cotton/cotton-blend woven shirting
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton casual shirt with no water-repellent claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Tech Button Down Shirt
cotton and synthetic blend (no water-repellent coating specified)
Lower PFAS concern for standard tech button-down; no evidence of problematic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Everyday Casual Shirt
cotton blend (primary); standard dyeing/finishing
Lower concern, everyday casual shirt with no PFAS-prone features, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Weekday Warrior Dress Shirt
Cotton blend dress shirt, no reported special coatings
Lower-concern baseline; standard dress shirt without marketed water or stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Everyday Casual Slim Shirt
Cotton blend casual shirt, untreated
Lower concern, basic cotton casual wear with no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish typical of PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Blue Swimming Sharks - 1533
Cotton-blend dress shirt (no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish disclosed)
Lower-concern basic dress shirt; no PFAS-prone finishes known, but Bonobos provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Premium Necktie
Silk or silk blend necktie
Lower concern, untreated silk necktie has minimal PFAS risk; Bonobos makes no claims either way.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Premium Silk Bowtie
silk fabric
Lower PFAS concern; silk bowties rarely require water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Paisley on Silk Twill Ground Tie
silk twill, paisley print (dyes/inks unspecified)
Lower-concern apparel; no known PFAS risk unless undisclosed water-resistant finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Textured Silk Tie
silk textile, natural fiber
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk tie unlikely to contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Cotton Necktie Made with Liberty Fabric
cotton, Liberty fabric (cotton print)
Lower concern, cotton necktie with no waterproofing or stain-resist claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Plaid Silk Twill Tie
100% silk twill
Lower concern. Silk ties carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated with water/stain repellent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Premium Neck Tie
silk or silk blend (typical for Bonobos neckties)
Lower concern, neckties rarely use PFAS; no reason to flag Bonobos specifically.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Paisley Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard weave
Lower PFAS concern, natural silk tie with no known performance coatings, though Bonobos makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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