Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Men's ID Train Short Sleeve Tech Tee: which is safer?

Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Carhartt

Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

100% cotton jersey knit, untreated

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes

PossibleMicrofiber shedding

Why this grade

Reebok

Men's ID Train Short Sleeve Tech Tee

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 43/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

polyester blend with likely moisture-wicking treatment

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleAntimony in polyester fiber

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in finishing treatments

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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