Women's All Purpose Linen Button Down Shirt vs Women's All Purpose Shirt: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

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Women's All Purpose Linen Button Down Shirt

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

100% linen, no water/stain treatment disclosed

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleHeavy metals in pigments and dyes

PossibleVolatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing

Why this grade

Lee

Women's All Purpose Shirt

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

cotton/cotton blend, no stated treatment

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes and colorant allergens

PossibleAntimony in polyester components

PossibleExcess sizing or finishes retained after manufacture

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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