F

Is J.Crew PFAS-free?

Across 32 graded products, J.Crew averages F (58/100). 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

J.Crew Women's Gail One-piece

J.Crew

Women's Gail One-piece

Polyamide/nylon blend (swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic nylon swimsuit, but J.Crew discloses nothing about treatments.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Lana Classic Sculpt One-piece

J.Crew

Lana Classic Sculpt One-piece

Nylon/spandex blend (swimsuit)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard swimwear material with no known PFAS treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Squareneck One-piece

J.Crew

Women's Squareneck One-piece

Nylon/spandex blend swimwear

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated swimwear fabric, but J.Crew makes no PFAS commitments.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Long-torso Nia ruched squareneck one-piece in gingham

J.Crew

Women's Long-torso Nia ruched squareneck one-piece in gingham

Cotton-blend gingham weave (likely cotton/polyester blend)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS, basic apparel with no finishes flagged, but J.Crew doesn't disclose finish chemistry.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Sydney Scrunchie One-Piece Swimsuit

J.Crew

Women's Sydney Scrunchie One-Piece Swimsuit

Nylon/polyamide blend swimsuit fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard swimsuit with no known PFAS-risk treatment, but no brand transparency on finishes.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Long-Torso Lana One-Piece

J.Crew

Women's Long-Torso Lana One-Piece

Nylon/spandex blend swimwear

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for typical swimwear, but J.Crew discloses nothing about PFAS in textiles or finishes.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Long-Torso Gemma One-Piece

J.Crew

Women's Long-Torso Gemma One-Piece

nylon/spandex blend swimwear

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; typical swimwear with no known PFAS red flags, but J.Crew does not disclose treatment details.

Risky category by default

J. Crew Mens 484 Stretch Slim Fit Jeans Wash

J.Crew

J. Crew Mens 484 Stretch Slim Fit Jeans Wash

Cotton-elastane blend denim (stretch)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard denim without water-repellent finish.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Petite nipped straight jean in stretch

J.Crew

Women's Petite nipped straight jean in stretch

Cotton/elastane blend denim (stretch jean)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; basic denim with stretch has minimal typical PFAS exposure risk, but J.Crew offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's 770 Straight-fit stretch jean

J.Crew

Men's 770 Straight-fit stretch jean

Cotton-elastane blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, standard denim with no water-repellent finish marketed.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Slim-Fit Signature Flex Jeans

J.Crew

Men's Slim-Fit Signature Flex Jeans

Cotton-elastane blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for standard denim; skip only if PFAS-free certification matters to you.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Everyday Wide-Leg Ankle Jeans

J.Crew

Women's Everyday Wide-Leg Ankle Jeans

cotton denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; untreated denim unlikely to require water-repellent coating finishes, but J.Crew provides no disclosure.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Slim Jeans

J.Crew

Women's Slim Jeans

Cotton-blend denim, no specialty coatings noted

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, standard denim with no reported treatments, but J.Crew offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Denim trouser jean with stacked buttons

J.Crew

Women's Denim trouser jean with stacked buttons

cotton/cotton-blend denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal risk unless branded with water-repellent coating finishes.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Zoe Barrel Jean

J.Crew

Women's Zoe Barrel Jean

cotton denim (barrel jean)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for a basic cotton denim jean; J.Crew does not disclose PFAS treatment or testing.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Tall Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Tall Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

cotton blend (Performance Stretch Oxford)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain woven cotton-blend shirt with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

Premium cotton, no specified finish treatments

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain cotton dress shirt with no known water/stain treatment applied.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Slim-fit Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Slim-fit Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

100% premium cotton, no chemical treatment claimed

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for an untreated cotton dress shirt; J.Crew provides no PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Linen Point-Collar Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Linen Point-Collar Shirt

100% linen

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen shirt with no finishing treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Tie

J.Crew

Men's Tie

silk or silk blend with no reported water/stain treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard tie with no known water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Heather Poplin Tie

J.Crew

Men's Heather Poplin Tie

cotton/polyester poplin, no performance coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated dress tie with no water/stain finish.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's American Wool Tie

J.Crew

Men's American Wool Tie

100% wool (plain weave)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber with no water-resistance or stain-guard claims.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Striped Tie

J.Crew

Men's Striped Tie

silk/polyester blend with no coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for this untreated woven tie; standard fabric, no obvious PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Hand-finished Italian Silk Knit Tie

J.Crew

Men's Hand-finished Italian Silk Knit Tie

Italian silk knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, silk has no inherent reason for PFAS treatment, but J.Crew offers no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's English Silk Striped Tie

J.Crew

Men's English Silk Striped Tie

100% silk

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain silk necktie with no PFAS-typical treatments.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's English Silk Dotted Tie

J.Crew

Men's English Silk Dotted Tie

Silk with standard textile dyes and finishes

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber necktie with no performance coatings.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Italian Silk Knit Tie

J.Crew

Men's Italian Silk Knit Tie

Italian silk knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk requires no water-repellent coating or stain-resist chemistry.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Women's Claudia One-piece Swimsuit

J.Crew

Women's Claudia One-piece Swimsuit

Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until J.Crew discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

Cotton/synthetic blend with durable-press/wrinkle-free finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact J.Crew directly, wrinkle-free treatment raises PFAS concern without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Wrinkle-Free Dobby Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Wrinkle-Free Dobby Dress Shirt

cotton dobby with wrinkle-free finish (likely PFOA/PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify finish with J.Crew; wrinkle-free cotton dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based durable-press treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

Cotton-blend with performance stretch; likely water-repellent coating fluorochemical finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact J.Crew, performance stretch & water-repellent coating finish suggest PFAS risk; no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Tailored Performance Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Tailored Performance Dress Shirt

cotton/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until J.Crew discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free finishing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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