Is Bridgedale PFAS-free?
Across 10 graded products, Bridgedale averages F (56/100). 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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Lightweight Boot Socks
Merino wool blend, acrylic, polyamide
Lower concern, natural fiber blend socks with no known water-repellent coating or performance coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Midweight T2 Merino Sport Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (no chemical treatments disclosed)
Lower concern; merino wool base carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but no transparency on dyes or finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Lightweight T2 Merino Sport 3/4 Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (primary), elastane/spandex (minor)
Lower-concern socks, merino is intrinsically PFAS-free, but no water-repellent coating confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultra Fit Merino Over-Calf Socks
Merino wool blend (primary fiber)
Lower PFAS concern; merino wool socks rarely require water-repellent coating treatments that introduce PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Running Socks
Merino wool blend with synthetic fibers (polyamide/nylon, elastane)
Lower PFAS concern typical for wool running socks, but no brand transparency on water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Trail Run Ultralight T2 Merino Sport Crew Socks
Merino wool blend, no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, merino base with no stated water treatment, but Bridgedale transparency on coatings unclear.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Coolmax Sport 3/4 Socks
Coolmax polyester blend with merino wool or nylon
Lower PFAS concern, synthetic sport sock with no waterproofing, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Trail Run Ultra Light T2 Merino Sport Low Socks
Merino wool blend (primary fiber); minimal treatment
Lower PFAS concern, natural merino fiber unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand makes no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's StormSock Waterproof Heavyweight Boot Socks
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Typical waterproof sock, waterproofing likely contains PFAS, but no public disclosure or testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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StormSock Midweight Knee
Wool blend with water-repellent coating finish
Lower-concern choice, but Bridgedale's water-repellent coating treatment remains undisclosed, contact brand for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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