Men's Modern Stretch Chino Pants vs Men's Cargo Pants: which is safer?
Gap Men's Cargo Pants is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Men's Modern Stretch Chino Pants
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 43/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
cotton blend, stretch elastic (polyester/spandex)
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and dye allergens
PossibleFormaldehyde-resin finishes
ReportedSpandex/elastane degradation under stress or heat
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Men's Cargo Pants
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
cotton/cotton-blend twill
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and colorfast issues
PossibleFormaldehyde-based finishing resins
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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