Is Kuhl PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Kuhl averages F (20/100). 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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Men's Deceptr Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Skip until PFAS treatment details are disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Revolvr
nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Kuhl discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Resistor Air Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Kuhl discloses or independently tests their water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's RENEGADE PANT
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate PFAS risk due to typical water-repellent coating treatment; Kuhl provides no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Above The Law
nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
Skip until Kuhl discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Revolvr Pants
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Caution: KUHL makes no PFAS disclosure; water-repellent coating-treated pants typically contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Kuhl Free Rydr Pant
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Lower-confidence choice, Kuhl does not disclose PFAS status in water-repellent coating treatment; skip if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Silencr Pants
nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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