Is Manduka PFAS-free?
Across 9 graded products, Manduka 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
Manduka
Women's Presence Leggings
Nylon/polyamide blend (likely primary)
Lower concern; standard nylon leggings with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Dhara Leggings
nylon blended knit (polyamide/elastane)
Lower concern; standard athletic leggings with no known fluorochemical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Dhara Capri Leggings
nylon/spandex blend (no water-repellent coating or specialty coating disclosed)
Lower concern; basic stretch athletic wear with no disclosed water/stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Manduka Essential Cropped
Nylon/polyamide blend, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Lower PFAS concern for basic cropped athletic wear; Manduka's silence on treatment is typical for yoga apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's CNTR Pant
Nylon/spandex blend (standard athletic/performance fabric)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic nylon athletic pant; no performance treatments disclosed, but brand transparency is minimal.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Flux
nylon spandex blend, no reported water-repellent coating treatment
Lower PFAS concern; no water-repellent claim, but Manduka discloses little on chemical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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CNTR Pant
Cotton/nylon blend (standard athletic pant)
Lower PFAS concern for an untreated cotton-dominant pant; no water-repellent coating finish typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Essence Yoga Leggings
Nylon/polyester blend (no water-repellent coating or special coating disclosed)
Lower concern, basic activewear with no waterproof finish or disclosed treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Presence Leggings
nylon/spandex blend (synthetic fiber)
Lower PFAS concern for a performance legging, but no brand transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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