Is L.L.Bean PFAS-free?
Across 23 graded products, L.L.Bean averages F (52/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 7 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from L.L.Bean C or better, safest first
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280-Thread Count Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set
100% Pima cotton, percale weave
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton sheets rarely warrant water-repellent coating chemicals, but L.L.Bean's silence on finishes leaves minor uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sunwashed Pintuck Sheet
Cotton blend (likely 100% cotton or cotton-polyester blend)
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton sheets with no chemical finishes reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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Birch Floral Percale Sheet Collection
100% cotton percale weave
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton sheets rarely require fluorochemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Percale Fitted Sheet
100% cotton percale weave
Lower concern; plain cotton sheets unlikely to contain PFAS, but L.L.Bean provides no transparency on finishing treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Jess Franks Print Percale Sheet Set
100% cotton percale weave
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton sheets with no reported treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultrasoft Comfort Flannel Sheet Set
100% cotton flannel, no chemical finish disclosed
Lower concern for PFAS risk, but L.L.Bean provides no transparency on finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Botanical Floral Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set
100% cotton percale, printed botanical pattern
Lower-concern choice; plain cotton sheets have minimal PFAS risk, but L.L.Bean offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Boys L.L. BEAN Sz12 Placket Front(hidden buttons)Lt blue DressShirt
cotton dress shirt, no special coating mentioned
Lower concern, standard cotton dress shirt with no finish treatment typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Vtg 90s Ll Bean Youth Pants 14 Navy Chino School Uniform 100% Cotton
100% cotton, no coating or treatment specified
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton school pants unlikely to contain forever chemicals unless dyed or finished with undisclosed treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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L.L. Bean Shirts | Men’s Ll Bean, Medium, Tall, Blue Polo Shirt, School Uniform | Color: Blue | Size: Medium Tall | Neukom's Closet
cotton or cotton-blend knit (polo shirt)
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
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L.L. Bean Shirts & Tops | L.L. Bean Shirt Boys Large Polo Blue Royal Cobalt Embroidered Ol646 School Prep | Color: Blue | Size: Lb | Neesafuff's
cotton polo shirt
Lower-concern purchase, plain cotton polo with no known PFAS triggers, but L.L.Bean makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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L.L. Bean Shirt Boys Large Blue Royal Cobalt Polo Embroidered OL646 School Prep - Kids | Color: Blue | Size: L
cotton piqué polo shirt
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ll Bean Kids ¼ Button Long Sleeve Shirt 10-12 Waffle Poly Elastane
Polyester/Elastane blend (waffle knit)
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber + synthetic blend with no obvious fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kids' Everyday SunSmart Polo
Cotton polo shirt (primary fabric)
Lower concern, plain cotton polo with no obvious water-repellent coating or stain treatments, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Casco Bay Cushion
Outdoor cushion cover; likely polyester, acrylic, or solution-dyed synthetic fabric with unknown water-repellent finish
Outdoor cushion likely carries water-repellent treatment risk; L.L.Bean discloses nothing, request material safety data before buying.
⚠Risky category by default
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LL Bean Long Sleeve Button Down Sun Quick Dry UPF 50 Boy’s XL 18 Blue Stripe
Cotton-blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish; UPF 50 sun protection
UPF sun shirts commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes, L.L.Bean discloses nothing; lower confidence due to silent stance on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Casco Bay All-Weather Armless/Folding Chair Cushion, Stripe
Outdoor polyester blend cushion with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until L.L.Bean discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, outdoor cushions commonly use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Casco Bay All-Weather Garden Bench Cushion
Polyester cushion cover with water-resistant treatment
Skip or contact L.L.Bean directly, waterproof outdoor cushions often use water-repellent coating coatings, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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All-Weather Folding Armless Chair Cushion
Polyester cushion with water-resistant treatment
Skip until L.L.Bean discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, water-resistant textiles commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Casco Bay All-Weather Folding/Armless Chair Cushion
Polyester blend cushion with water-repellent coating water/stain-resistant finish
Skip until L.L.Bean clarifies the water-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sunbrella Adirondack Chair Seat Cushion
Sunbrella acrylic fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating finish
Skip or contact L.L.Bean directly, Sunbrella's PFAS status is unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Casco Bay All-Weather Folding/Armless Chair Cushion
Polyester/acrylic blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Skip until L.L.Bean discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Casco Bay Adirondack Chair Seat and Back Cushion
Polyester fabric with water/stain-resistant treatment
Skip or contact L.L.Bean directly, outdoor cushion fabric likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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