Men's Italian-Stretch Chino Pant vs Men's Tailored Slim-Fit Linen-Cotton Suit Pant: which is safer?

Banana Republic Men's Tailored Slim-Fit Linen-Cotton Suit Pant is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Banana Republic

Men's Italian-Stretch Chino Pant

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 51/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

cotton-elastane blend, no known water-repellent coating finish

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dye contamination and allergic sensitization

ReportedMicroplastic shedding from elastane

Why this grade

Our pick

Banana Republic

Men's Tailored Slim-Fit Linen-Cotton Suit Pant

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

linen-cotton blend, no specified treatment

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins (finish hardening)

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metals in colorants

PossibleAllergenic dyes or chemical sensitivity

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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