Is Varley PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Varley 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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Women's Assure High Rise Legging 25
Nylon/spandex blend (primary); no disclosed coating or treatment
Lower-concern baseline legging; no performance finishes announced, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Freesoft High Rise Legging 25
nylon/spandex blend (presumed)
Lower concern legging, no waterproofing triggers, but Varley hasn't disclosed PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Varley Freesoft High Rise Legging
Nylon/spandex blend (primary); no disclosed coating
Lower concern, basic stretch legging with no water-repellent treatment or coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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FreeSoft High Rise Legging 25, XL in Antler | Varley
Nylon blend high-rise legging (primary fabric composition)
Lower concern, basic athletic legging with no known water-repellent coating treatment, but Varley provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Aiden Knit Leggings
Nylon knit (likely solution-dyed or standard)
Lower PFAS concern for base knit leggings; no evidence of water/stain treatment that would typically trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Always Warm Base Layer Legging
Merino wool blend (primary); no disclosed water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment
Lower concern base layer, no evidence of PFAS treatments, but brand silence on materials limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Move High-Rise Chambray Leopard Leggings
Nylon/cotton blend chambray, no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, basic woven textile without waterproofing claims, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's FreeSoft Piped High Waist 7/8 Leggings
nylon/spandex blend (typical activewear)
Lower PFAS concern for base material; no waterproofing claims detected, but verify exact composition with brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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