D

Is Red Kap PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Red Kap 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

Red Kap Flex Strap Utility Waist Apron

Red Kap

Flex Strap Utility Waist Apron

cotton/polyester blend utility apron with standard stitching

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic utility apron with no water-resistance features that would trigger PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Red Kap Unisex Shop Apron

Red Kap

Unisex Shop Apron

100% cotton twill

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; plain cotton work apron unlikely to require PFAS treatments.

Risky category by default

Red Kap Herringbone Flex Strap Utility Bib Apron

Red Kap

Herringbone Flex Strap Utility Bib Apron

Cotton/poly blend twill fabric, no stated coatings

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; conventional work apron with no water-repellent claims to trigger red flags.

Risky category by default

RED KAP Bib Apron: Navy Blue, 33 in Overall Lg, 30 in Overall Wd

Red Kap

Bib Apron: Navy Blue, 33 in Overall Lg, 30 in Overall Wd

Cotton/poly blend fabric, no Teflon-family coating reported

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard work apron with no waterproofing features.

Risky category by default

RED KAP Bib Apron: Black, 24 in Overall Lg, 28 in Overall Wd, 3 Pockets

Red Kap

Bib Apron: Black, 24 in Overall Lg, 28 in Overall Wd, 3 Pockets

100% cotton twill fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline workwear; no PFAS red flags, but no verification either.

Risky category by default

Red Kap Premium Bib Apron 65/35 Polyester / Cotton (TT30) - Black 24 34 - USA Work Uniforms

Red Kap

Premium Bib Apron 65/35 Polyester / Cotton (TT30) - Black 24 34 - USA Work Uniforms

65% polyester / 35% cotton blend, no coating disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain poly-cotton blend with no treatment; typical workwear poses minimal PFAS risk unless coated.

Risky category by default

Red Kap TT30 Premium Bib Apron | Anchortex Black - TT30BK

Red Kap

TT30 Premium Bib Apron | Anchortex Black - TT30BK

Cotton/polyester blend (Anchortex fabric)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic work apron; no evidence of intentional water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

RED KAP Black Bib Apron W/Pkt: Black, 34 in Overall Lg, 24 in Overall Wd

Red Kap

Black Bib Apron W/Pkt: Black, 34 in Overall Lg, 24 in Overall Wd

Cotton twill or cotton-polyester blend, no stated finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, basic work apron with no water/stain treatment claimed.

Risky category by default

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