Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Men's Regular Fit Wicking Polo: 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
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
100% cotton jersey knit, untreated
Confidence
78%
PossibleAzo dyes
PossibleMicrofiber shedding
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Regular Fit Wicking Polo
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Confidence
35%
PossiblePFAS in moisture-wicking treatment (water-repellent coating)
PossibleCoating degradation and shed microplastics (polyester blend)
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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