F

Is H&M PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, H&M averages F (40/100). 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

H&M Ladies Padded Triangle Bikini Top

H&M

Ladies Padded Triangle Bikini Top

nylon, spandex, polyester blend with padding

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic padded bikini top without water-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

H&M Ladies Padded Bikini Top

H&M

Ladies Padded Bikini Top

Nylon, polyamide, elastane blend (typical padded bikini construction)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for typical swimwear, but H&M provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Ladies - Navy Blue Padded Triangle Bikini Top - Size: S - H&M

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Ladies - Navy Blue Padded Triangle Bikini Top - Size: S - H&M

polyester, spandex, nylon padding

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for typical bikini top, but H&M offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

H&M Ladies Knot-Detail Padded Bikini Top

H&M

Ladies Knot-Detail Padded Bikini Top

Nylon/polyamide blend with elastane (spandex)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, but H&M lacks transparency on textile treatments.

Risky category by default

H&M Ladies Checked Padded Triangle Bikini Top

H&M

Ladies Checked Padded Triangle Bikini Top

Nylon, polyester, elastane (standard swim materials)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, standard swim fabric without water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

Ladies - Brown Appliquéd Gloves - Size: S - H&M

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Ladies - Brown Appliquéd Gloves - Size: S - H&M

Fabric (likely cotton or synthetic blend) with appliqué trim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Unlined gloves pose minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

H&M 2-pack Gloves

H&M

2-pack Gloves

fabric blend, likely acrylic or wool

D
D · Elevated

Standard fabric gloves, lower concern.

Risky category by default

H&M Ladies Padded-Cup High-Leg Swimsuit

H&M

Ladies Padded-Cup High-Leg Swimsuit

Polyamide/nylon blend with padded cup (likely polyester foam); water-resistant finish type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern due to unspecified water-resistant treatment on swimwear; H&M's transparency on PFAS chemistry is weak.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

H&M Women's Padded-cup Bandeau Swimsuit

H&M

Women's Padded-cup Bandeau Swimsuit

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk due to likely water-repellent coating treatment; H&M offers no transparency on chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

H&M Ladies Patterned Padded-Cup Swimsuit

H&M

Ladies Patterned Padded-Cup Swimsuit

nylon/polyester blend with padded cup; likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Typical swimwear with likely water-repellent coating treatment, H&M provides no PFAS transparency; moderate concern warrants caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

H&M Men's Mittens

H&M

Men's Mittens

knit textile with likely water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or treatment

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Navy blue Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids

H&M

Navy blue Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids

Softshell fabric with water-repellent water-repellent coating treatment (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown water-repellent coating; H&M silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

H&M Women's Quilted Ski Mittens

H&M

Women's Quilted Ski Mittens

quilted polyester with waterproof treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless H&M confirms water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Powder pink Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids

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Powder pink Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids

Softshell textile with water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

H&m Women Winter Gloves ️

H&M

Women Winter Gloves ️

Synthetic blend with water-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Winter gloves likely water-treated.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Girls H&M Red Water-repellent ski mittens

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Girls H&M Red Water-repellent ski mittens

Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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