Is Champion PFAS-free?
Across 12 graded products, Champion averages F (46/100). 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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Women's Everyday Leggings
polyester/nylon blend, no reported special coating
Lower concern; plain athletic leggings with no water/stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Flare Leggings Soft Touch
polyester/nylon blend, soft-touch finish
Lower PFAS concern; basic athletic wear without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Contour Soft Touch Mesh 7/8 Leggings
polyester mesh, nylon blend
Lower PFAS concern; basic athletic apparel without water treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Womens Gym Fitness Athletic Leggings
Polyester/nylon blend knit fabric
Lower concern; untreated knit fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Sport Shorts
polyester/nylon blend, uncoated
Lower concern. Standard athletic shorts unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Woven Sport Shorts
Woven polyester/nylon blend, likely untreated
Lower concern. Standard woven shorts unlikely to have water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Nylon Warm-Up Shorts
Nylon, no specified water-repellent treatment
Lower concern. Nylon base, no water-repellent coating claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's 2xl Black Athletic Shorts Water Resistant Drawstring
Polyester blend with water-resistant water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Athletic shorts with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unconfirmed, transparency lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Dry Pocket Training Short Black/White M
Polyester/cotton blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Lower concern. Champion does not disclose PFAS in water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Double Dry Cross-Training 10" Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern; water-repellent coating treatment likely present but unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Champion Hybrid Water Resistant Shorts Size M
polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant treatment
Water-resistant shorts likely treated with water-repellent coating; Champion discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Dry Pocket Training Short Red/White S
polyester blend with moisture-wicking water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating-treated athletic shorts, PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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