Men's Cargo Pants vs Dickies Men's 877 Loose Fit Work Pants: which is safer?
Gap Men's Cargo Pants is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Gap
Men's Cargo Pants
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
cotton/cotton-blend twill
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and colorfast issues
PossibleFormaldehyde-based finishing resins
Williamson-Dickie
Dickies Men's 877 Loose Fit Work Pants
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 53/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
cotton/polyester twill blend, no water-repellent finish
Confidence
78%
PossibleAzo dyes (synthetic colorants)
PossibleHeavy metals in dyes and pigments
PossibleResidual processing chemicals and finish dust
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