D

Is Zara PFAS-free?

Across 10 graded products, Zara 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

Zara Polyamide Leggings

Zara

Polyamide Leggings

Polyamide (nylon), no stated water/stain treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; untreated polyamide rarely requires PFAS.

Risky category by default

Zara Capri Leggings with Side Bands

Zara

Capri Leggings with Side Bands

Polyester/elastane blend, no known water-repellent treatment

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Basic textile with no disclosed water treatment.

Risky category by default

Zara - Pukas Surf Ribbed Cycling Leggings - 6 Years (116 Cm) - Brown - Kids

Zara

Pukas Surf Ribbed Cycling Leggings - 6 Years (116 Cm) - Brown - Kids

Ribbed cotton-blend knit fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic cycling leggings, no water treatments typical.

Risky category by default

Zara Basic Women's Activewear Stretch Leggings Fitness Yoga, Black,

Zara

Basic Women's Activewear Stretch Leggings Fitness Yoga, Black,

polyester/elastane blend stretch fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; untreated stretch fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Zara Women's Seamless Leggings

Zara

Women's Seamless Leggings

Nylon/polyamide blend, seamless knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; common knit fabric with no known PFAS treatment.

Risky category by default

Zara Performance Womens Workout Leggings Size M

Zara

Performance Womens Workout Leggings Size M

polyester/elastane blend, standard weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; untreated workout fabric typical.

Risky category by default

ZARA Black Ankle Leggings Elastic Waist Women's Size L

Zara

Black Ankle Leggings Elastic Waist Women's Size L

Polyester/elastane blend, no special finish disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern base materials; no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Zara Leggings: Black Bottoms - Women's Size XS, ThredUp

Zara

Leggings: Black Bottoms - Women's Size XS, ThredUp

Polyester blend leggings, typical athletic wear

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Standard leggings unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Zara Push-Up Leggings

Zara

Push-Up Leggings

polyamide/nylon blend with elastane

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard stretch leggings without known water-repellent coating finish.

Risky category by default

Zara Women’s Leggings Black Hi-rise Pants Size Xs Stretch Workout

Zara

Women’s Leggings Black Hi-rise Pants Size Xs Stretch Workout

Polyester/elastane blend stretch fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard stretch workout leggings, no water-repellent coating treatment evident.

Risky category by default

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