Men's Cormac Logo Shirt vs Men's Metal Vent Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt: which is safer?
Arc'teryx Men's Cormac Logo Shirt is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Arc'teryx
Men's Cormac Logo Shirt
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 47/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
100% polyester knit, no water-repellent treatment
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metal pigments
PossibleAntimony in polyester
ReportedMicroplastic shedding
Lululemon
Men's Metal Vent Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 6/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
45%
PossiblePFAS in water-repellent coating finish (undisclosed chemistry)
Reportedwater-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
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