F

Is Puma PFAS-free?

Across 12 graded products, Puma averages F (46/100). 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

PUMA Men's 6 Pack 1/2 Terry Socks

Puma

Men's 6 Pack 1/2 Terry Socks

Cotton blend terry cloth

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Basic socks with no known PFAS-prone treatments.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's DryCell Crew Socks (8 Pair)

Puma

Men's DryCell Crew Socks (8 Pair)

Cotton/polyester blend, DryCell moisture-wicking treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern socks. No known PFAS risk in standard construction.

Risky category by default

PUMA Women's Quarter Crew Socks (6 Pairs)

Puma

Women's Quarter Crew Socks (6 Pairs)

Cotton/polyester blend socks, no waterproofing

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; basic untreated socks without water resistance.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's Dry Cell Moisture Wicking Socks

Puma

Men's Dry Cell Moisture Wicking Socks

polyester and elastane blend, moisture-wicking synthetic fibers

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but brand silent on water-repellent coating treatment used.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's Half-Terry Crew Socks (3 Pairs)

Puma

Men's Half-Terry Crew Socks (3 Pairs)

Cotton/polyester blend, half-terry construction

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern. Basic socks unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's Half-Terry Quarter-Length Crew Socks (6 Pairs)

Puma

Men's Half-Terry Quarter-Length Crew Socks (6 Pairs)

Cotton blend, half-terry construction

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; plain socks unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's Low-Cut Socks (6 Pairs)

Puma

Men's Low-Cut Socks (6 Pairs)

cotton blend fabric, no water repellent treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern. Standard socks with no water repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

PUMA Men's Run Ultraweave Rain Jacket

Puma

Men's Run Ultraweave Rain Jacket

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Rain jacket with likely water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Puma Run Raincell Men's Jacket

Puma

Run Raincell Men's Jacket

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating typical in rainwear; PFAS content unconfirmed by brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

PUMA Men's Tech Raincell Rain Jacket

Puma

Men's Tech Raincell Rain Jacket

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, unspecified chemistry

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating chemistry undisclosed; PFAS risk uncertain without testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

PUMA Men's DRYLBL Rain Golf Jacket

Puma

Men's DRYLBL Rain Golf Jacket

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Puma Men's Dry Cell Athletic Crew Socks Moisture Wicking, 8-pack, Size

Puma

Men's Dry Cell Athletic Crew Socks Moisture Wicking, 8-pack, Size

Polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Standard athletic socks, likely lower concern, but moisture-wicking finish unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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