Men's Relaxed Fit Midweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Force Relaxed T-Shirt: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Midweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

Carhartt

Men's Relaxed Fit Midweight 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, no water-repellent finish

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metals in synthetic dyes

PossiblePhthalates or BPA in printed graphics or labels

Force Relaxed T-Shirt

Carhartt

Force Relaxed T-Shirt

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

100% cotton jersey

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes and banned colorants

PossibleFormaldehyde or allergen residues from dyeing

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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