Women's Kate straight-leg pant in four-season stretch vs Men's Manhasset Stretch Straight-Fit Pants: which is safer?

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Manhasset Stretch Straight-Fit Pants is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

J.Crew Women's Kate straight-leg pant in four-season stretch

J.Crew

Women's Kate straight-leg pant in four-season stretch

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 12/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

polyester blend with four-season stretch, likely water-repellent coating finish

Confidence

45%

PossibleFormaldehyde resins (wrinkle-finish or sizing)

Possiblewater-repellent coating finish degradation and leaching

Our pick

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Manhasset Stretch Straight-Fit Pants

Polo Ralph Lauren

Men's Manhasset Stretch Straight-Fit Pants

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

analysis pending

Verdict

pending

Hazard flags

none flagged

Material

cotton stretch blend, no disclosed finishing

Confidence

72%

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