Is Gap PFAS-free?
Across 32 graded products, Gap 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
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Women's Scoop Neck Swimsuit
Polyamide/nylon (primary); likely elastane/spandex blend for fit
Lower concern, basic swimsuit with no known water-repellent coating treatment, but Gap offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Girls Rash Guard Swim Two-Piece
polyester/nylon blend with likely standard finishes
Lower-concern baseline swim apparel, but Gap does not disclose PFAS-related practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Cutout Wrap One-Piece Swimsuit
nylon/spandex blend swimsuit fabric
Lower concern for a basic nylon-spandex swimsuit, but Gap makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Bandeau Bikini Top
Nylon/spandex blend (typical swimwear)
Lower concern, basic swimwear without water-repellent finish, but Gap discloses nothing about PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Girls Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Nylon/polyester blend (typical swimwear)
Lower concern for PFAS, but Gap offers no transparency on swimwear treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Mid Rise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS risk; untreated denim unlikely to contain fluorochemicals, but Gap makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Gapflex Straight Jeans
cotton-elastane blend denim
Lower concern: basic denim with no water-repellent coating finish; skip only if PFAS transparency matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Mid Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern: basic cotton jeans with no identified water-repellent coating or stain treatments; typical low-risk apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Slim Jeans
cotton denim (standard)
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim, but Gap makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans
cotton denim with standard indigo dye
Lower concern, basic denim has minimal PFAS risk, but Gap does not disclose textile treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Relaxed Straight Carpenter Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern for typical untreated cotton denim; no special finishes disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim carries minimal PFAS risk, but Gap offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Straight City Jeans by Gap
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton jeans with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Cross-Back One-Piece Swimsuit
nylon/spandex blend (typical swimwear)
Lower concern, standard swimsuit without water-resistant finish, but Gap discloses nothing about PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Girls Tankini & Skort Swim Set
Polyester & nylon blend (likely synthetic fibers)
Lower concern, basic synthetic swimwear with no known water-repellent treatment, but no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Balconette Bikini Top
polyamide/nylon blend, elastane
Lower concern, standard bikini with no documented PFAS-risk triggers, but Gap offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Toddler One-Piece Swimsuit by Gap
polyester/nylon blend or cotton-blend fabric
Lower PFAS concern for basic swim fabric, but Gap does not publicly disclose water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Stretch Jersey Leggings
Cotton-polyester blend jersey knit
Lower concern; basic knit leggings with no obvious PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's High Rise Full Length Leggings
nylon/spandex blend, no disclosed finish
Lower concern; standard leggings lack PFAS-prone finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's High Rise Power 7/8 Leggings
nylon/spandex blend, standard athletic stretch
Standard leggings; lower concern without waterproofing or water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Mid Rise Power Boot Leggings
Nylon/spandex blend (synthetic stretch textile)
Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Hybrid Slim Khakis
cotton blend, no stated special coatings
Lower concern. Standard cotton blend with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Modern Khakis In Athletic Taper
cotton-blend woven twill
Lower concern. Untreated cotton blend has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Low Rise Long & Lean Twill Pants
Cotton twill, standard weave
Lower concern, but Gap provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's High Rise Twill Straight Ankle Pants
cotton twill blend
Lower concern; untreated twill has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Cargo Pants
cotton/cotton-blend twill
Basic cargo pants, lower PFAS concern without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Relaxed Straight Utility Khakis
Cotton-blend twill, no reported treatment
Utility khakis, lower concern without water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Mid Rise Easy Twill Pants
100% cotton twill
Lower concern. Bare cotton twill with no water or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Old Navy Women's Strapless Belted One-Piece Swimsuit
polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Standard swimwear with likely water-repellent coating treatment, moderate PFAS risk, but no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Girls Rash Guard One-Piece Swimsuit
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorinated)
Rash guards typically use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS; Gap discloses nothing, safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Factory Babygap Swim Two-Piece
Polyester blend swim fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Gap discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, water-repellent swimwear commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Old Navy Women's High-Waisted Sleektech Trouser Pants
Polyester blend with Sleektech moisture-wicking treatment
Sleektech treatment raises concern; Old Navy discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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