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

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

Our pick

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

Why this grade

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Regular Fit Wicking Polo

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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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)

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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