Is Eddie Bauer PFAS-free?
Across 37 graded products, Eddie Bauer averages F (32/100). 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
Eddie Bauer
Men's Heritage Loose Fit Jeans
cotton denim, no reported water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Lower concern, basic cotton jeans with no known water-repellent coating treatment or PFAS-heavy finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Authentic 90's Boyfriend Relaxed Fit Jeans
Cotton denim, no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish disclosed
Lower concern, standard cotton jeans with no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Venture Stretch High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Cotton-blend denim (stretch component unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; stretch fiber unknown, ask Eddie Bauer if buying for high sensitivity.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Venture Stretch High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans
cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; Eddie Bauer offers no water-repellent coating treatment claims, reducing fluorochemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Boyfriend Mid-Rise Slim Fit Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim, no special coating or treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern; plain denim with no water-resistant finish disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Relaxed Fit Denim
cotton denim, no listed treatments
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard cotton has minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Men's Ranger Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Pants
Cotton/cotton-blend twill, no reported performance coating
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton chinos, no performance coating triggers, but Eddie Bauer hasn't published PFAS safety info.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Maximus Duffel Bag
Nylon with likely water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Duffel bags typically use water-repellent coating coatings; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Expedition 30 Duffel 2.0
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating duffel without PFAS disclosure; moderate uncertainty remains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
7L Trail Bag
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Outdoor bag likely treated with water-repellent coating; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 20L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating
Typical packable backpack.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Ripstop Sling Pack
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating-treated ripstop nylon; likely PFAS water-repellent coating applied.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Stowaway Packable 30L Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Packable backpack with standard water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Cargo 30L Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating backpack; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS, treatment details unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's Flex Mountain Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate caution: no PFAS claims made, waterproof treatment likely but composition undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Guide Pro 2.0 Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant pants typically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's RipPac Waterproof Rain Pants
Nylon ripstop shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Unknown PFAS risk; Eddie Bauer does not disclose waterproof coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Cloud Cap Stretch Waterproof Rain Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or offers PFAS-free alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Rainier Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Eddie Bauer discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, conventional rainwear often uses PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Gore Tex Waterproof Rain Pants (men's Xl) Blue
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene composite) with water-repellent coating finish
High PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex core and likely PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Eddie Bauer offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Women's RipPac Stretch Waterproof Rain Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's Cloud Cap Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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80s Eddie Bauer Mens Medium Goretex Waterproof Rain Pants Navy Blue, Vintage Eddie Bauer Waterproof Pants, 1980s Goretesx Rain Pants, 1980s
Gore-Tex laminate/membrane with nylon shell
Skip or verify, 1980s Gore-Tex used PFAS-based water-repellent coating; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Gore-tex Nylon Waterproof Rain Pants Red Men L Hiking
Gore-Tex (Teflon-family coating membrane) + nylon shell
Gore-Tex carries inherent PFAS risk; Eddie Bauer offers no transparency, proceed with caution or verify with brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Venture Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Backpack uses likely water-repellent coating-treated textiles; Eddie Bauer silent on PFAS, contact brand for coating details before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Voyager 3.0 Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Adventurer 25L Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip unless Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof backpacks commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hiking Backpack Adventurer 30L
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Maximus 3.0 Hiking Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip or contact Eddie Bauer, typical hiking backpack likely uses water-repellent coating, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Bygone 30L Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless durability is critical, PFAS risk from water-repellent coating is unaddressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Bygone Hiking Backpack
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nomad Daypack
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Skip unless Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, daypack waterproofing is a known PFAS application.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Mountain Flex Utility 2.0 Classic Fit Pants
Cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Utility pants likely treated with water-repellent coating, Eddie Bauer discloses nothing about PFAS in the finish.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Top Out Stretch Ripstop Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, ripstop apparel with water-resistance typically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Guide Pro Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or contact Eddie Bauer directly, PFAS status in water-repellent coating is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Pull On Trail Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Moderate concern, typical water-repellent coating pants with no PFAS transparency; consider asking Eddie Bauer for treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Guide Pro High Rise Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or request PFAS-free documentation, Eddie Bauer does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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