Men's Relaxed Straight Utility Khakis vs Men's Straight Rotation Chino Pants: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
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Men's Relaxed Straight Utility Khakis
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 49/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Cotton-blend twill, no reported treatment
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metals in dyes
PossibleFormaldehyde resins in finishing
PossibleElastane (spandex) degradation and leaching
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Men's Straight Rotation Chino Pants
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 49/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
cotton/cotton blend twill, no stated finish
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes (aromatic amines)
PossibleFormaldehyde in fabric finish
PossibleResidual pesticides (if non-organic cotton)
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