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
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Men's Trail Blazer Moderate Compression Socks
Merino wool blend, elastic/synthetic fibers
Lower PFAS concern; standard compression socks without water-repellent finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Sockwell Montrose II
merino wool blend, cotton/synthetic sock fibers
Lower concern for basic sock; merino/cotton blends rarely treated with PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks
nylon/polyamide blend with spandex, likely untreated
Lower PFAS concern; conventional compression sock with no known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Ascend II Quarter Moderate Compression Socks
Merino wool blend, nylon, spandex
Lower-concern baseline socks with no known PFAS application; brand silence on chemicals limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Journey Quarter Moderate Compression Socks
Nylon, spandex, merino wool blend
Lower PFAS concern; typical compression sock with no known fluorochemical treatment, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Sockwell Trout
merino wool blend, cotton, nylon
Lower concern for standard socks; no PFAS triggers detected, though Sockwell does not publicly disclose treatment protocols.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Ranger Essential Comfort Socks
Merino wool blend, elastic, nylon
Lower concern, natural fiber socks with no known PFAS-triggering treatments, though brand makes no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Walk About Crew Moderate Compression Socks
Merino wool blend, nylon, spandex
Lower concern; natural fiber socks with no known water-repellent coating treatment trigger.
⚠Risky category by default
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