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
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Ladies Padded Triangle Bikini Top
nylon, spandex, polyester blend with padding
Lower PFAS concern for a basic padded bikini top without water-resistant treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies Padded Bikini Top
Nylon, polyamide, elastane blend (typical padded bikini construction)
Lower concern for typical swimwear, but H&M provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies - Navy Blue Padded Triangle Bikini Top - Size: S - H&M
polyester, spandex, nylon padding
Lower concern for typical bikini top, but H&M offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies Knot-Detail Padded Bikini Top
Nylon/polyamide blend with elastane (spandex)
Lower PFAS concern, but H&M lacks transparency on textile treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies Checked Padded Triangle Bikini Top
Nylon, polyester, elastane (standard swim materials)
Lower PFAS concern, standard swim fabric without water-repellent treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies - Brown Appliquéd Gloves - Size: S - H&M
Fabric (likely cotton or synthetic blend) with appliqué trim
Lower concern. Unlined gloves pose minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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2-pack Gloves
fabric blend, likely acrylic or wool
Standard fabric gloves, lower concern.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ladies Padded-Cup High-Leg Swimsuit
Polyamide/nylon blend with padded cup (likely polyester foam); water-resistant finish type unspecified
Moderate concern due to unspecified water-resistant treatment on swimwear; H&M's transparency on PFAS chemistry is weak.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Padded-cup Bandeau Swimsuit
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate PFAS risk due to likely water-repellent coating treatment; H&M offers no transparency on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ladies Patterned Padded-Cup Swimsuit
nylon/polyester blend with padded cup; likely water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Typical swimwear with likely water-repellent coating treatment, H&M provides no PFAS transparency; moderate concern warrants caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Mittens
knit textile with likely water-repellent coating finish
Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or treatment
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Navy blue Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids
Softshell fabric with water-repellent water-repellent coating treatment (composition unspecified)
Unknown water-repellent coating; H&M silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Quilted Ski Mittens
quilted polyester with waterproof treatment
Skip unless H&M confirms water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Powder pink Water-repellent softshell mittens for kids
Softshell textile with water-repellent coating
Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women Winter Gloves ️
Synthetic blend with water-resistant finish
Winter gloves likely water-treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Girls H&M Red Water-repellent ski mittens
Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating, composition unspecified
Skip until H&M discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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