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
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Polyamide Leggings
Polyamide (nylon), no stated water/stain treatment
Lower concern; untreated polyamide rarely requires PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Capri Leggings with Side Bands
Polyester/elastane blend, no known water-repellent treatment
Lower concern. Basic textile with no disclosed water treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pukas Surf Ribbed Cycling Leggings - 6 Years (116 Cm) - Brown - Kids
Ribbed cotton-blend knit fabric
Lower concern; basic cycling leggings, no water treatments typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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Basic Women's Activewear Stretch Leggings Fitness Yoga, Black,
polyester/elastane blend stretch fabric
Lower concern; untreated stretch fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Seamless Leggings
Nylon/polyamide blend, seamless knit
Lower concern; common knit fabric with no known PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Performance Womens Workout Leggings Size M
polyester/elastane blend, standard weave
Lower concern; untreated workout fabric typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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Black Ankle Leggings Elastic Waist Women's Size L
Polyester/elastane blend, no special finish disclosed
Lower-concern base materials; no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Leggings: Black Bottoms - Women's Size XS, ThredUp
Polyester blend leggings, typical athletic wear
Lower concern. Standard leggings unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Push-Up Leggings
polyamide/nylon blend with elastane
Lower PFAS concern; standard stretch leggings without known water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women’s Leggings Black Hi-rise Pants Size Xs Stretch Workout
Polyester/elastane blend stretch fabric
Lower concern; standard stretch workout leggings, no water-repellent coating treatment evident.
⚠Risky category by default
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