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
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Men's EZY Ultra Stretch Tall Jeans
Cotton-polyester blend with elastane stretch
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating or treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Selvedge Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim, selvedge construction
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-resistant treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Barrel Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton denim; no specific finish treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Straight Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern for basic straight jeans; standard denim unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Slim Straight Selvedge Jeans
cotton denim, natural indigo or synthetic dye
Lower PFAS concern for untreated selvedge denim; no finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Slim Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim, no functional coating
Lower-concern basics, plain cotton jeans carry minimal PFAS risk, but Uniqlo discloses nothing about finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Slim Straight Tall Jeans
Cotton/polyester blend denim, no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, basic untreated denim with no performance coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Slim Straight Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim, no specialty coatings disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, plain denim with no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Oxford Slim Shirt
100% cotton oxford weave
Lower concern, plain cotton shirt with no water-repellent treatment; Uniqlo silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Broadcloth Button Down Shirt
100% cotton broadcloth
Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no chemical finishes typical of dress broadcloth, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Silk Tie Unisex 100% Silk
100% silk, untreated
Lower concern, 100% silk necktie with no evident water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Accessories | Knit Tie Grey | Color: Gray | Size: Os | Rocka_Stylist's Closet
Knit textile (fiber composition not specified in product name)
Lower concern for basic knit tie; no special treatments flagged, but Uniqlo rarely discloses textile chemical details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men Knitted Square End Necktie Tie 2.25" 55" Polyester Orange
100% polyester knit
Lower concern, plain polyester necktie with no water/stain treatment signals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Accessories | Uniqlo 100% Silk Necktie - Navy, White, Green Stripes. | Color: Blue/Green | Size: Os | Martin_F4062914's Closet
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern; plain silk necktie carries minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Acrylic Knit Tie Purple Brown Winter Mens Knitted Square End
100% acrylic knit
Lower PFAS concern for this acrylic knit tie; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical for this product type.
⚠Risky category by default
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Linen Cotton Necktie Tie Narrow Multicolor Men's Long
Linen-cotton blend textile
Lower PFAS concern, plain linen-cotton tie with no functional coatings reported.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Red Beige Knitted Square End Necktie Tie
Knitted polyester/cotton blend
Lower PFAS concern, plain knit tie with no water/stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Accessories | Uniqlo Men’s Tie | Color: Gray/White | Size: Os | Sarahlehmann926's Closet
Silk or silk-blend fabric (typical Uniqlo tie composition)
Lower PFAS concern for an untreated silk tie; Uniqlo provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's HEATTECH Extra Warm Pile Lined Tights
Acrylic/polyester blend with pile lining, thermal insulation
Lower concern. No water-repellent coating typical for this product type.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kaws Winter Heattech Knit Gloves
acrylic/polyester knit blend, no water-resistant coating specified
Lower concern. No water-resistant treatment signals PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gloves: Gray Accessories - Women's Size Medium, ThredUp
Likely acrylic, wool blend, or cotton knit
Lower concern; basic knit gloves unlikely to require water-repellent coating or coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt with Spread Collar
Cotton/polyester blend with durable press/non-iron finish
Skip unless you confirm the finish chemistry, Uniqlo discloses nothing about PFAS in non-iron treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's UV Protection Compact Umbrella
polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free, Uniqlo discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Folding Umbrella, Unused
Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Uniqlo clarifies waterproof treatment chemistry; umbrella water-repellency often involves PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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(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
Skip or contact Uniqlo, waterproof umbrellas commonly use PFAS coatings, but no disclosure here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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46" Recycled Auto Open Umbrella - Black (BK)
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS concern, typical umbrella water-repellent coating likely contains fluorochemicals; Uniqlo does not disclose composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Marimekko Mini Manual Umbrella
polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Uniqlo discloses umbrella water-repellent coating chemistry; many compact umbrellas use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ShedRain Vortex Compact Umbrella
Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until ShedRain/Uniqlo discloses their water-repellent chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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IOco Compact Umbrella UPF50+
polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Uniqlo discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, umbrella coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eiffel Umbrella – Windproof & UPF50+ Protection
Polyester fabric with unspecified water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Uniqlo discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry, windproof umbrellas typically use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt
Cotton blend with durable-press/non-iron finish
Skip unless Uniqlo discloses non-iron chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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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
Moderate PFAS concern due to undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; base fabric is lower-risk cotton/polyester.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt
Polyester jersey with non-iron (durable-press) finish
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
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Men's Super Non-Iron Striped Shirt
Cotton blend with non-iron finish coating
Skip until Uniqlo discloses non-iron finish chemistry; PFAS-free alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down | Striped, Blue, Large
Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
High PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating finish; Uniqlo provides no disclosure or alternative options.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's HEATTECH Lined Gloves
polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
Water-resistant gloves; treatment unknown, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Accessories | Uniqlo Black Heattech Touchscreen Winter Gloves - Men's Large | Color: Black | Size: Os
synthetic blend with thermal lining and touchscreen coating
Touchscreen winter gloves likely water-repellent coating-treated; Uniqlo silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Heattech Knit Mittens
acrylic knit with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Acrylic knit is lower concern, but water-repellent coating finish may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gloves Knit Tech Grip Large Black Gray Winter Outdoor Mens Accessory1
Acrylic knit with grip coating
Likely lower concern; grip coating details unknown, typical knit gloves lower risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Accessories | Uniqlo Heattech Lined Gloves Beige | Color: Cream/Tan | Size: Os
acrylic/polyester blend with water-resistant lining
Typical insulated winter gloves; water-resistance lining may contain PFAS, unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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