D

Is DL1961 PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, DL1961 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

DL1961 Women's Karmine High Rise Refined Wide Leg Jeans

DL1961

Women's Karmine High Rise Refined Wide Leg Jeans

cotton denim (primary); no special coatings disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for standard denim; no treatment history suggests reduced risk.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Women's Bridget Boot High Rise Instasculpt Jeans

DL1961

Women's Bridget Boot High Rise Instasculpt Jeans

Cotton blend denim with standard dyeing and finishing

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-repellent coating or special finishes claimed.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Noah Straight Jeans

DL1961

Noah Straight Jeans

Cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal risk unless water-repellent coating-treated.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Women's Mara Straight Mid Rise Instasculpt Ankle

DL1961

Women's Mara Straight Mid Rise Instasculpt Ankle

cotton denim with spandex blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard jeans with no documented fluorochemical treatment.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Men's Russell Slim Straight Jeans

DL1961

Men's Russell Slim Straight Jeans

Cotton/elastane blend denim, no known water-repellent coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain denim with no surface finish typically avoids PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Dl1961 Women's Patti Straight High Rise Jeans

DL1961

Women's Patti Straight High Rise Jeans

Cotton-blend denim (standard)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for standard denim; no PFAS-treated finish typical, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Women's Halle Straight High Rise Instasculpt

DL1961

Women's Halle Straight High Rise Instasculpt

denim (cotton blend with elastane)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for baseline denim, but brand offers no public transparency on finishes.

Risky category by default

DL1961 Men's Russell Slim Straight

DL1961

Men's Russell Slim Straight

Cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for this basic denim, no waterproofing or finishes typical of PFAS use.

Risky category by default

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