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
cotton/polyester blend utility apron with standard stitching
Lower concern; basic utility apron with no water-resistance features that would trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Red Kap
Unisex Shop Apron
100% cotton twill
Lower-concern choice; plain cotton work apron unlikely to require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Red Kap
Herringbone Flex Strap Utility Bib Apron
Cotton/poly blend twill fabric, no stated coatings
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
Cotton/poly blend fabric, no Teflon-family coating reported
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
100% cotton twill fabric
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
65% polyester / 35% cotton blend, no coating disclosed
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
Cotton/polyester blend (Anchortex fabric)
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
Cotton twill or cotton-polyester blend, no stated finish
Lower PFAS concern, basic work apron with no water/stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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