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
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
Carhartt
Force Relaxed T-Shirt
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
Skip
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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