F

Is COS PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, COS averages F (59/100). 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

COS Women's Contrast-Trim Swimsuit

COS

Women's Contrast-Trim Swimsuit

nylon/elastane blend swimsuit fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline, common swimsuit without water-repellent claims, but COS discloses nothing about PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

COS Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit in Red | Size: 6

COS

Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit in Red | Size: 6

Bonded scuba neoprene/polyester blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; bonded scuba is typically untreated, but COS provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

COS Women's Asymmetric Double-Faced Swimsuit

COS

Women's Asymmetric Double-Faced Swimsuit

Polyamide (nylon) blend; double-faced woven textile

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS, but COS provides no transparency on water-repellent coating treatments or chemical inputs.

Risky category by default

COS Women's Bonded Swimsuit in Brown | Size: 14

COS

Women's Bonded Swimsuit in Brown | Size: 14

Nylon/polyester blend with elastane (bonded swimwear construction)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for a basic bonded swimsuit, but COS provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

COS Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Bikini Top

COS

Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Bikini Top

Nylon/polyamide blend (bonded-scuba knit)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, but COS offers no transparency, ask them directly.

Risky category by default

Scuba Swimsuit

COS

Scuba Swimsuit

polyamide (nylon) or polyester blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic swimwear material with no known PFAS triggers, but COS offers no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit

COS

Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit

Nylon/polyamide blend (bonded construction)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard swim fabric with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

COS Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit

COS

Women's Bonded-Scuba V-Neck Swimsuit

Polyester scuba-knit bonded fabric with likely water-repellent coating finishing

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until COS discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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