F

Is Uniqlo PFAS-free?

Across 40 graded products, Uniqlo averages F (44/100). 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

UNIQLO Men's EZY Ultra Stretch Tall Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's EZY Ultra Stretch Tall Jeans

Cotton-polyester blend with elastane stretch

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating or treatment claimed.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Selvedge Straight Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's Selvedge Straight Jeans

100% cotton denim, selvedge construction

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-resistant treatment claimed.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Barrel Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's Barrel Jeans

100% cotton denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton denim; no specific finish treatment claimed.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Women's Straight Jeans

Uniqlo

Women's Straight Jeans

cotton denim

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for basic straight jeans; standard denim unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Slim Straight Selvedge Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's Slim Straight Selvedge Jeans

cotton denim, natural indigo or synthetic dye

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated selvedge denim; no finish applied.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Slim Straight Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's Slim Straight Jeans

100% cotton denim, no functional coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basics, plain cotton jeans carry minimal PFAS risk, but Uniqlo discloses nothing about finishes.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Slim Straight Tall Jeans

Uniqlo

Men's Slim Straight Tall Jeans

Cotton/polyester blend denim, no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, basic untreated denim with no performance coatings.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Women's Slim Straight Jeans

Uniqlo

Women's Slim Straight Jeans

Cotton/cotton-blend denim, no specialty coatings disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, plain denim with no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment reported.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Oxford Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Oxford Slim Shirt

100% cotton oxford weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton shirt with no water-repellent treatment; Uniqlo silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Broadcloth Button Down Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Broadcloth Button Down Shirt

100% cotton broadcloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no chemical finishes typical of dress broadcloth, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Silk Tie Unisex 100% Silk

Uniqlo

Silk Tie Unisex 100% Silk

100% silk, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, 100% silk necktie with no evident water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Accessories | Knit Tie Grey | Color: Gray | Size: Os | Rocka_Stylist's Closet

Uniqlo

Accessories | Knit Tie Grey | Color: Gray | Size: Os | Rocka_Stylist's Closet

Knit textile (fiber composition not specified in product name)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for basic knit tie; no special treatments flagged, but Uniqlo rarely discloses textile chemical details.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Men Knitted Square End Necktie Tie 2.25" 55" Polyester Orange

Uniqlo

Men Knitted Square End Necktie Tie 2.25" 55" Polyester Orange

100% polyester knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain polyester necktie with no water/stain treatment signals.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Accessories | Uniqlo 100% Silk Necktie - Navy, White, Green Stripes. | Color: Blue/Green | Size: Os | Martin_F4062914's Closet

Uniqlo

Accessories | Uniqlo 100% Silk Necktie - Navy, White, Green Stripes. | Color: Blue/Green | Size: Os | Martin_F4062914's Closet

100% silk

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; plain silk necktie carries minimal risk.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Acrylic Knit Tie Purple Brown Winter Mens Knitted Square End

Uniqlo

Acrylic Knit Tie Purple Brown Winter Mens Knitted Square End

100% acrylic knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for this acrylic knit tie; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical for this product type.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Linen Cotton Necktie Tie Narrow Multicolor Men's Long

Uniqlo

Linen Cotton Necktie Tie Narrow Multicolor Men's Long

Linen-cotton blend textile

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, plain linen-cotton tie with no functional coatings reported.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Men's Red Beige Knitted Square End Necktie Tie

Uniqlo

Men's Red Beige Knitted Square End Necktie Tie

Knitted polyester/cotton blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, plain knit tie with no water/stain treatment claimed.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Accessories | Uniqlo Men’s Tie | Color: Gray/White | Size: Os | Sarahlehmann926's Closet

Uniqlo

Accessories | Uniqlo Men’s Tie | Color: Gray/White | Size: Os | Sarahlehmann926's Closet

Silk or silk-blend fabric (typical Uniqlo tie composition)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for an untreated silk tie; Uniqlo provides no disclosure.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Women's HEATTECH Extra Warm Pile Lined Tights

Uniqlo

Women's HEATTECH Extra Warm Pile Lined Tights

Acrylic/polyester blend with pile lining, thermal insulation

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. No water-repellent coating typical for this product type.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Kaws Winter Heattech Knit Gloves

Uniqlo

Kaws Winter Heattech Knit Gloves

acrylic/polyester knit blend, no water-resistant coating specified

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. No water-resistant treatment signals PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Uniqlo Gloves: Gray Accessories - Women's Size Medium, ThredUp

Uniqlo

Gloves: Gray Accessories - Women's Size Medium, ThredUp

Likely acrylic, wool blend, or cotton knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic knit gloves unlikely to require water-repellent coating or coating.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt with Spread Collar

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt with Spread Collar

Cotton/polyester blend with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm the finish chemistry, Uniqlo discloses nothing about PFAS in non-iron treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's UV Protection Compact Umbrella

Uniqlo

Men's UV Protection Compact Umbrella

polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free, Uniqlo discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Uniqlo Folding Umbrella, Unused

Uniqlo

Folding Umbrella, Unused

Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo clarifies waterproof treatment chemistry; umbrella water-repellency often involves PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO(ユニクロ) UNIQLO ユニクロ UV Cut Compact Umbrella (55cm Main Rib) (UPF40) Suitable for Sun and Rain, Rotating Design, Comes with Original Microfiber

Uniqlo

(ユニクロ) UNIQLO ユニクロ UV Cut Compact Umbrella (55cm Main Rib) (UPF40) Suitable for Sun and Rain, Rotating Design, Comes with Original Microfiber

Polyester/nylon umbrella canopy with unspecified water-repellent coating; microfiber pouch

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Uniqlo, waterproof umbrellas commonly use PFAS coatings, but no disclosure here.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

46" Recycled Auto Open Umbrella - Black (BK)

Uniqlo

46" Recycled Auto Open Umbrella - Black (BK)

polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern, typical umbrella water-repellent coating likely contains fluorochemicals; Uniqlo does not disclose composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Marimekko Mini Manual Umbrella

Uniqlo

Marimekko Mini Manual Umbrella

polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo discloses umbrella water-repellent coating chemistry; many compact umbrellas use PFAS-based water treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ShedRain Vortex Compact Umbrella

Uniqlo

ShedRain Vortex Compact Umbrella

Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ShedRain/Uniqlo discloses their water-repellent chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

IOco Compact Umbrella UPF50+

Uniqlo

IOco Compact Umbrella UPF50+

polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, umbrella coatings commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Eiffel Umbrella – Windproof & UPF50+ Protection

Uniqlo

Eiffel Umbrella – Windproof & UPF50+ Protection

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

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, windproof umbrellas typically use PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt

Cotton blend with durable-press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Uniqlo discloses non-iron chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt | Regular Collar with Quick-Drying, White, Small

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt | Regular Collar with Quick-Drying, White, Small

Cotton/polyester blend with quick-dry water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern due to undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; base fabric is lower-risk cotton/polyester.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt

Polyester jersey with non-iron (durable-press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern than most non-iron apparel, but Uniqlo does not disclose the specific treatment chemistry, durable-press finishes often use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Striped Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Striped Shirt

Cotton blend with non-iron finish coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo discloses non-iron finish chemistry; PFAS-free alternatives exist.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down | Striped, Blue, Large

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down | Striped, Blue, Large

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating finish; Uniqlo provides no disclosure or alternative options.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Women's HEATTECH Lined Gloves

Uniqlo

Women's HEATTECH Lined Gloves

polyester blend with water-resistant treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Water-resistant gloves; treatment unknown, brand silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Uniqlo Accessories | Uniqlo Black Heattech Touchscreen Winter Gloves - Men's Large | Color: Black | Size: Os

Uniqlo

Accessories | Uniqlo Black Heattech Touchscreen Winter Gloves - Men's Large | Color: Black | Size: Os

synthetic blend with thermal lining and touchscreen coating

F
F · High PFAS

Touchscreen winter gloves likely water-repellent coating-treated; Uniqlo silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Uniqlo Heattech Knit Mittens

Uniqlo

Heattech Knit Mittens

acrylic knit with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Acrylic knit is lower concern, but water-repellent coating finish may contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Uniqlo Gloves Knit Tech Grip Large Black Gray Winter Outdoor Mens Accessory1

Uniqlo

Gloves Knit Tech Grip Large Black Gray Winter Outdoor Mens Accessory1

Acrylic knit with grip coating

F
F · High PFAS

Likely lower concern; grip coating details unknown, typical knit gloves lower risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Uniqlo Accessories | Uniqlo Heattech Lined Gloves Beige | Color: Cream/Tan | Size: Os

Uniqlo

Accessories | Uniqlo Heattech Lined Gloves Beige | Color: Cream/Tan | Size: Os

acrylic/polyester blend with water-resistant lining

F
F · High PFAS

Typical insulated winter gloves; water-resistance lining may contain PFAS, unconfirmed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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