C

Is Organic Basics PFAS-free?

Across 32 graded products, Organic Basics averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Organic Basics C or better, safest first

Kariban Bio Apron

Organic Basics

Kariban Bio Apron

organic cotton twill

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern apron; organic cotton + verified OEKO-TEX standard provides reasonable assurance against intentional PFAS use.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Risky category by default

NAGPUR COLOUR Organic Cotton Apron

Organic Basics

NAGPUR COLOUR Organic Cotton Apron

100% organic cotton, no stated finish

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice, organic cotton apron with no water/stain treatment triggers, though brand is silent on PFAS.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Burt's Bees Baby Organic Short Sleeve Bodysuits 5 Pack

Organic Basics

Burt's Bees Baby Organic Short Sleeve Bodysuits 5 Pack

Organic cotton

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, organic cotton basics with no water-repellent treatment.

USDA OrganicOEKO-TEX Standard 100

Risky category by default

Monica + Andy Short Sleeve Crewneck Tee In White

Organic Basics

Monica + Andy Short Sleeve Crewneck Tee In White

organic cotton, no chemical treatment disclosed

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS

Lower PFAS concern for a basic untreated organic cotton tee; buy with confidence.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Risky category by default

Pact Women's Organic Cotton Go-To Leggings

Organic Basics

Pact Women's Organic Cotton Go-To Leggings

organic cotton, no special coatings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, plain organic cotton leggings with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatments.

OEKO-TEXGOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Organic Stretch Full Length Leggings

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Organic Stretch Full Length Leggings

Organic cotton blend stretch (elastane/spandex)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; untreated organic stretch apparel with third-party textile testing.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100Fair Trade Certified

Risky category by default

Organic Basic Leggings Bundle

Organic Basics

Organic Basic Leggings Bundle

organic cotton blend leggings

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower-concern choice; organic basis and OEKO-TEX certification reduce PFAS likelihood, but brand does not explicitly address PFAS.

OEKO-TEX

Risky category by default

Ethical Trade Co Women's Organic Cotton Leggings with Pockets

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Ethical Trade Co Women's Organic Cotton Leggings with Pockets

organic cotton, no water-repellent treatment disclosed

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern choice, untreated organic cotton leggings with established certifications; no PFAS-prone finishes disclosed.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Bright Organic Green Necktie

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Bright Organic Green Necktie

Organic cotton and silk blend (untreated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice: untreated natural fibers sidestep most PFAS vectors.

OEKO-TEX (typical for Organic Basics)

Risky category by default

Men's Bespoke Accessories Bespoke Floral Tie Flower

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Men's Bespoke Accessories Bespoke Floral Tie Flower

silk or silk-blend floral tie

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; tie is untreated textile with no water-resistance or stain-guard triggers.

Risky category by default

The Tie Bar Tie Bar Organic Paisley Ties

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The Tie Bar Tie Bar Organic Paisley Ties

silk/silk blend (paisley tie)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS risk; silk ties rarely treated with water-repellent coating or stain-resistant coatings, but brand silence on sourcing is a gap.

Risky category by default

Conscious Gentleman Eco-Friendly Linen Necktie

Organic Basics

Conscious Gentleman Eco-Friendly Linen Necktie

Linen textile, no functional coating disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen necktie unlikely to need fluorinated chemistry.

Risky category by default

Organic Tie

Organic Basics

Organic Tie

organic cotton/linen blend tie

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern buy, untreated natural fiber tie with no known PFAS trigger points.

Risky category by default

Bamboo Switch Neck Tie

Organic Basics

Bamboo Switch Neck Tie

Bamboo viscose with untreated neck tie construction

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, bamboo neckwear has minimal PFAS risk, though brand lacks transparency.

Risky category by default

Men's plain tie in a bamboo blend

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Men's plain tie in a bamboo blend

Bamboo blend (cellulose fiber) with likely cotton or synthetic blends

D
D · Elevated

Lower-risk garment; no PFAS-prone treatments typical for plain ties, but brand silence limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Linen Tie

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Linen Tie

100% linen

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated linen naturally resists PFAS-treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Organic Cotton Aprons

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Organic Cotton Aprons

Organic cotton (uncoated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton aprons unlikely to contain PFAS unless undisclosed finishes applied.

GOTS (likely, given 'Organic' positioning)

Risky category by default

Plain Waterproof Apron

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Plain Waterproof Apron

Organic cotton with PFC-free water-repellent coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice, PFAS-free claim backed by OEKO-TEX; reasonable confidence but no independent lab confirmation in public domain.

OEKO-TEX

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Waterproof Oil Resistant Kitchen Apron

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Waterproof Oil Resistant Kitchen Apron

organic cotton twill with water-resistant coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern option; third-party testing supports safer profile, but PFAS composition not explicitly disclosed.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100Fair Trade Certified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Econscious Unisex Eco Apron

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Econscious Unisex Eco Apron

organic cotton canvas

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; cotton apron unlikely to require PFAS treatments, but Organic Basics makes no explicit PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

The Organic Company Creative and Garden Apron

Organic Basics

The Organic Company Creative and Garden Apron

organic cotton canvas

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, plain organic cotton apron unlikely to contain intentional fluorochemicals.

Risky category by default

Baby First Favorites Bodysuit by Gap

Organic Basics

Baby First Favorites Bodysuit by Gap

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for plain organic cotton bodysuit; no water-repellent finishes typical of high-risk infant wear.

Risky category by default

Core Baby Tee

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Core Baby Tee

organic cotton jersey

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; plain organic cotton with no water-resistance claims means minimal PFAS risk.

OEKO-TEX

Risky category by default

Little Planet 3-Pack Organic Cotton T-Shirts

Organic Basics

Little Planet 3-Pack Organic Cotton T-Shirts

organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton tees with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Basic Lap Shoulder

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Basic Lap Shoulder

organic cotton blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline apparel; organic cotton minimizes PFAS risk, but no water-repellent coating transparency.

Risky category by default

Colored Organics Baby Short-Sleeve Bodysuit

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Colored Organics Baby Short-Sleeve Bodysuit

organic cotton (baby bodysuit)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; organic cotton bodysuit unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Burt's Bees Baby Camisole bodysuit

Organic Basics

Burt's Bees Baby Camisole bodysuit

organic cotton blend, no chemical treatment disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated organic cotton baby garment, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Active Leggings

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Active Leggings

Recycled nylon blend, likely untreated or minimal finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; no water-repellent coating claims reported, but verify current product specs with brand.

Risky category by default

Women's Pact Organic On the Go-To Legging

Organic Basics

Women's Pact Organic On the Go-To Legging

organic cotton blend (primary); no waterproof/stain-resistant finish disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern buy; organic cotton legging with no disclosed water/stain treatment is unlikely to contain PFAS, but silence on finish details limits certainty.

OEKO-TEX (or equivalent EU/Scandinavia standard implied by brand positioning)

Risky category by default

Organic Cotton Leggings

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Organic Cotton Leggings

organic cotton, uncoated

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS risk for base garment; no waterproofing or water-repellent coating finish disclosed.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Risky category by default

Loft Women's Haven Well Within Balance Organic Cotton Leggings

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Loft Women's Haven Well Within Balance Organic Cotton Leggings

Organic cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower-risk choice; plain organic cotton leggings present minimal PFAS concern.

Risky category by default

Linen and Cotton Blend Waterproof Apron

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Linen and Cotton Blend Waterproof Apron

Linen-cotton blend with waterproof coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, natural fibers + silent on waterproofing method.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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