Is Nordstrom PFAS-free?
Across 32 graded products, Nordstrom averages F (50/100). 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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Ag Men's Adriano Goldschmied Protege Straight Jeans
cotton-dominant denim, standard indigo dye
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans without water-repellent finish carry minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ariat Men's M2 Dusty Road Relaxed Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no stated water/stain treatments; buy with modest confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
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NYDJ Women's Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim, standard construction
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no special finishes known, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Carhartt Work In Progress Landon Jeans in Blue (Heavy Bleached) at Nordstrom, Size 38 X 32
100% cotton denim (heavy weight, indigo dyed, bleached)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim has minimal legacy risk, but no brand transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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MOTHER Mid Rise Rambler Zip Flood Jeans
cotton denim with standard zipper
Lower PFAS concern, standard cotton denim without water/stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Nudie Jeans Men's Lean Dean Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; conventional untreated denim poses minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Trim Fit Premium Dress Shirt
Cotton/cotton-blend woven shirting
Lower concern for basic dress shirt; skip only if water-repellent coating treatment is disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Anthony Solid Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
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WILDFANG Empower Tie
Wool blend / silk necktie (typical construction)
Lower-concern product; standard necktie with no obvious PFAS triggers, but brand is silent on material sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Calibrate Lozardi Tie
Silk blend (likely polyester/silk)
Lower concern, standard dress tie with no identified PFAS triggers; no reason to suspect treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Chandler Geometric Jacquard Tie
silk/polyester jacquard weave
Lower concern, a traditional necktie with no documented stain/water treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Zello Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern for a basic silk tie with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Solid Satin Tie
polyester/silk satin weave, no known fluorinated treatment
Lower PFAS concern, standard dress tie with no water/stain treatment signals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Landon Neat Silk Jacquard Tie
silk jacquard weave, no coating mentioned
Lower concern, untreated silk tie with no water/stain treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Tobin Stripe Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk tie with no known fluorochemical use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Beach Riot Sybil Bikini Top
Nylon/polyester blend with standard finishes
Lower concern for PFAS; standard swimwear with no known fluorochemical treatments, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Geode Swimwear Cobalt High Neck Floral Tankini Top
Polyester/nylon blend swimwear
Lower concern, standard swimwear with no known PFAS red flags, but no brand transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Becca Women's Color Play Crochet Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit
polyester/nylon blend with crochet knit
Lower PFAS concern; no water-resistant treatment typical for crochet swimwear.
⚠Risky category by default
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Shapellx Women's Mesh Wrap Tummy Control Swimsuit
polyester mesh, nylon blend, elastane (spandex)
Lower-concern buy; typical swimsuit with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Geode Swimwear Iris Floral Notch Neckline One-Piece Swimsuit
polyester/nylon blend (typical swimwear)
Lower concern, standard swimwear without obvious water-repellent treatment, but no brand transparency on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Self Adore Serenity Hand-Beaded Embellished One-Piece Swimsuit
Nylon/polyamide blend with beaded embellishment
Lower PFAS concern for this product; standard swimwear without water-repellent treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Ridgewell Check Shirt
Cotton/synthetic blend with wrinkle-free finish (likely durable press treatment)
Skip until brand clarifies what wrinkle-free treatment is used, likely PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Shiny Coated Denim Pants
Cotton denim with unspecified shiny/water-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, shiny finishes often hide PFAS durable water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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MNML Men's Skinny Waxed Jeans
Cotton denim with wax coating
Skip or contact brand, waxed denim durability treatment is unspecified and could involve PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Non-Iron Dress Shirt
cotton/synthetic blend with non-iron finish
Skip until Nordstrom discloses non-iron treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Non-Iron Trim Fit Cotton Dress Shirt
Cotton with non-iron finish (likely synthetic resin or durable press treatment)
Moderate concern, non-iron finish suggests chemical treatment; Nordstrom discloses nothing about PFAS or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mizzen+Main Men's Leeward Dress Shirt
Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Dress shirt with stain/water resistance, likely treated with PFAS; brand discloses nothing about chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trim Fit Check Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Cotton blend with non-iron finish (likely formaldehyde-based or PFAS-based durable press treatment)
Skip unless Nordstrom discloses non-iron chemistry; silent on PFAS in wrinkle-resist apparel is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Traditional Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Cotton blend with non-iron finish (likely PFOA or similar Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating)
Skip or contact Nordstrom directly, non-iron dress shirts typically use PFAS-based finishes, but the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stripe Twill Shirt
cotton-polyester twill with durable press finish
Non-iron finishes often use PFAS; no disclosure from brand creates moderate uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Next-Gen Women's Scoop Neck Open Tie Back One-Piece Swimsuit
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified chemistry)
Moderate PFAS concern: typical swimwear often uses Teflon-family coating water-repellent finishes; Nordstrom discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Geode Swimwear Oahu Strapless Tankini Top
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Higher PFAS risk due to likely water-repellent coating; no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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