Men's Relaxed Fit Midweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Men's TH Performance Lightweight 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
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's TH Performance Lightweight Polo
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 16/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
polyester blend with water-repellent coating/stain-resistant finish
Confidence
35%
Possiblewater-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating - undisclosed chemistry
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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