D

Is Sockwell PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Sockwell 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

Sockwell Men's Trail Blazer Moderate Compression Socks

Sockwell

Men's Trail Blazer Moderate Compression Socks

Merino wool blend, elastic/synthetic fibers

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard compression socks without water-repellent finish.

Risky category by default

Men's Sockwell Montrose II

Sockwell

Men's Sockwell Montrose II

merino wool blend, cotton/synthetic sock fibers

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for basic sock; merino/cotton blends rarely treated with PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Sockwell Women's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

Sockwell

Women's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

nylon/polyamide blend with spandex, likely untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; conventional compression sock with no known treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Sockwell Men's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

Sockwell

Men's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

Merino wool blend, nylon, spandex

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline socks with no known PFAS application; brand silence on chemicals limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Sockwell Women's Journey Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

Sockwell

Women's Journey Quarter Moderate Compression Socks

Nylon, spandex, merino wool blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; typical compression sock with no known fluorochemical treatment, but brand offers no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Men's Sockwell Trout

Sockwell

Men's Sockwell Trout

merino wool blend, cotton, nylon

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for standard socks; no PFAS triggers detected, though Sockwell does not publicly disclose treatment protocols.

Risky category by default

Sockwell Men's Ranger Essential Comfort Socks

Sockwell

Men's Ranger Essential Comfort Socks

Merino wool blend, elastic, nylon

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, natural fiber socks with no known PFAS-triggering treatments, though brand makes no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Sockwell Women's Walk About Crew Moderate Compression Socks

Sockwell

Women's Walk About Crew Moderate Compression Socks

Merino wool blend, nylon, spandex

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; natural fiber socks with no known water-repellent coating treatment trigger.

Risky category by default

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