Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Men's Tech Top Sleeveless: 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
Reebok
Men's Tech Top Sleeveless
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 43/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
polyester blend athletic knit
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing resins
PossibleAzo dyes and dye allergens
PossibleAntimony (polyester catalyst residue)
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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