Is Hanes PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, Hanes 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
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ComfortWash by Hanes GDH275 Garment-Dyed Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt
100% cotton, garment-dyed
Lower PFAS concern for standard cotton t-shirt; no water-repellent coating treatment typical for this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Boys' 3-Pack Short Sleeve T-shirts
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower concern for PFAS, plain cotton t-shirts with no chemical treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kids Youth EcoSmart Jersey Polo Boy's 054Y
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower-concern basic cotton polo; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand makes no transparency claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's EcoSmart Jersey Polo
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton jersey with no water-repellent claims; no lab data but no known risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Boys Ultimate Lightweight T-Shirts 5-Pack
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton t-shirts with no chemical treatments claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Youth EcoSmart Jersey Polo Shirt, Pre-Shrunk, School Uniform Polo for Kids, Deep Royal, L, Boy's, Size: Large, Blue
100% cotton jersey knit, pre-shrunk
Lower concern, plain cotton jersey with no water-resistant or stain treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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Boys' EcoSmart Crewneck Undershirts (5-Pack)
100% cotton (basic undershirts, no treatment disclosed)
Lower concern, basic cotton underwear with no water-resistant or stain-treatment claims; Hanes discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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484y Hanes Cool Dri Youth Cotton Touch T-Shirt
Cotton-polyester blend, no special finishes disclosed
Lower concern, basic cotton-touch shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment mentioned; Hanes has not disclosed PFAS use in this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Absolute Run Moisture Wicking Socks (4-Pair)
Polyester/nylon blend, moisture-wicking fiber
Lower concern; conventional athletic socks with no known PFAS triggers, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Absolute Active Cushioned Crew, Moisture Wicking Socks, Seamless Toe, 4-Pack
Cotton/polyester blend with moisture-wicking finish
Lower concern, plain socks with no PFAS-prone treatments, but Hanes hasn't publicly committed to PFAS avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's FreshIQ Midweight Moisture Wicking Crew Socks (8-Pack)
Cotton/polyester blend with moisture-wicking fibers
Lower PFAS concern, basic socks with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Cool DRI Crew Socks with Ventilation (3-Pairs)
Cotton/polyester blend with moisture-wicking fibers; no reported chemical finish
Lower concern, basic crew socks with no known water-resistant finish or PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Moves Impact Zone Cushioned X-Temp Moisture-Wicking
Polyester/nylon blend with X-Temp moisture-wicking finish
Lower PFAS concern; standard athletic underwear without water-repellent treatment, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Absolute Active Cushioned Heel Shield
cotton/polyester blend with cushioned heel (polyurethane foam or EVA)
Lower concern; basic athletic sock with no known PFAS triggers, but Hanes provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Moves Performance Moisture-Wicking Ankle Socks (6-Pack)
polyester/nylon blend with cotton
Lower PFAS concern, but Hanes makes no public disclosure, standard performance socks without water-repellent or stain-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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