Is Madewell PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Madewell 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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Women's Super Stretch Denim Pencil Jean
cotton denim with elastane stretch
Lower concern; untreated denim is PFAS-unlikely, but elastane and any finishes remain undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's The Dean Easy Straight Leg Jeans
cotton/cotton blend denim
Lower-concern basics, standard denim rarely needs PFAS finishes, but Madewell offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Dean Easy Straight Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim with no known PFAS inputs, but brand offers no transparency on finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no known PFAS-prone finishes, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Longline Straight Leg Jeans
cotton denim with standard dyes and finishes
Lower concern; standard jeans with no obvious PFAS triggers, but Madewell discloses nothing about treatment chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Perfect Vintage Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton jean with no known water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Madewell Longline Straight Jeans
cotton denim, standard indigo dye
Lower concern; standard denim with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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The 1991 Straight-Leg Jean
100% cotton denim (sanforized/shrunk)
Lower concern; plain cotton denim rarely requires PFAS treatments, but Madewell doesn't disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
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