Neckties, ranked by PFAS safety
182 products graded A to F, safest first. 1 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in neckties, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best neckties
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Banana Republic
Banana Republic Accessories | Banana Republic Linen Silk Blend Light Blue Tie Stain Resistant 58 Inch | Color: Blue | Size: Os | Conshync's Closet
Skip until Banana Republic discloses the stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Tie Bar
3-Pack Slim Tie Bar
Metal alloy (likely zinc alloy or stainless steel)
Lower PFAS concern; simple metal fastener with no functional coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Nano-Tex
Perry Ellis Men's Paddon Micro Slim Necktie
silk or silk-blend woven tie, no water/stain treatment claimed
Lower PFAS concern for untreated silk necktie; no evidence of water-repellent coating or stain-resist coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Hermès
Saint- Honore Tie
Silk twill
Lower PFAS concern for untreated silk necktie; Hermès has no public water-repellent coating/stain-resist claims on this product.
⚠Risky category by default
Hermès
Faconnee H Tie
Silk twill
Lower concern for PFAS, silk is an inherently safe fiber with no functional need for fluorochemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Men's Bar Stripe Silk Blend Tie
silk blend (silk/polyester/cotton blend)
Lower concern, natural fiber blend with no known water-repellent coating or stain-resist treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Men's Tie
silk/polyester blend, no special coating
Lower concern; standard necktie with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
BB#3 Rep Tie
silk and wool rep-weave tie, no coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, classic silk-wool tie with no water or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Men's OG Stripe Silk Blend Tie
silk blend (silk, likely polyester), no functional coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, silk-blend neckwear with no water treatment or stain finish claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Skinny Tie
Polyester/silk blend, no special coating disclosed
Lower concern, standard dress tie with no known water/stain treatment; Hugo Boss offers no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Pure-Silk Jacquard Skinny Tie
Pure silk jacquard weave
Lower concern; untreated silk tie unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Men's Boss Silk Tie
silk
Lower concern, silk ties rarely need PFAS treatments, but verify dye/finish details with retailer.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Classic Geometric Silk Neat Tie
100% silk with standard weave/finish
Lower concern, silk necktie with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but Hugo Boss makes no public PFAS commitments.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Skinny Silk-Blend Tie
silk-blend (silk/polyester blend)
Lower concern, silk-blend tie has minimal PFAS risk; no treatment triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Geometric Silk Tie
silk
Lower concern, silk has no known PFAS function, but no brand transparency provided.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Men's Boss Skinny Tie
silk or silk-blend woven textile
Lower-concern purchase; plain silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Hugo Boss
Boss Men's Classic Medallion Silk Blend Tie
Silk blend (primary natural fiber)
Lower-concern tie; silk/natural blends rarely need PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Men's Check Silk Tie
silk with check weave pattern
Lower-concern choice, silk ties rarely need PFAS treatment, but no public disclosure from Burberry.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Men's Skinny Check Silk Tie
100% silk, woven check pattern
Lower concern, silk ties rarely use PFAS treatments, but verify care label for finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Classic Cut Check Silk Tie
100% silk twill, dyed and printed
Lower concern, silk ties rarely need PFAS; no public disclosure signals caution, not alarm.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Men's Silk Housecheck Tie
100% silk with silk housecheck weave
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber tie with no disclosed treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
's of London silk tie necktie
silk (natural fiber)
Lower-concern choice; silk neckties rarely use PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Embroidered Monogram Silk Tie
100% silk with embroidered accents
Lower concern, silk tie with no known PFAS triggers, but Burberry provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Raynham Equestrian Silk & Linen Skinny Tie
silk and linen blend; no waterproofing or stain treatment disclosed
Lower concern, natural fiber tie with no disclosed water or stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Burberry
Skinny Check Silk Tie
silk
Lower concern, silk necktie with no known water/stain treatment; no PFAS red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
Men's GG-Supreme Silk Tie
silk twill
Lower PFAS concern; natural silk fiber carries minimal risk, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
GG Silk Cotton Tie
silk and cotton blend (natural fibers)
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber tie with no known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
Men silk Tie
silk (untreated)
Lower concern, pure silk tie carries minimal PFAS risk unless treated post-weave.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
Men's Jacquard Silk Tie
100% silk with jacquard weave
Lower concern, silk ties carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated for water/stain resistance, which Gucci does not claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
GG Silk Jacquard Tie
silk jacquard (natural protein fiber)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk has no inherent fluorochemical need.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
GG Jacquard Tie in Silk
100% silk with jacquard weave pattern
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk ties rarely require water-repellent coating or stain-resistant finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
Men's GG-jacquard Embroidered Silk-twill Tie
Silk-twill with embroidery (likely polyester thread)
Lower PFAS concern, silk and natural fibers rarely need water-repellent coating treatment, but no transparency from Gucci.
⚠Risky category by default
Gucci
Silk Jacquard Bee Web Tie
silk jacquard (natural protein fiber)
Lower concern, silk jacquard tie carries minimal PFAS risk without finish claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Silk Tie
Silk with synthetic lining
Lower PFAS concern for a silk tie; natural fiber carries minimal typical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Silk Chevron Tie
100% silk twill
Lower concern. Pure silk ties rarely require water/stain repellent coatings; no known PFAS issues reported for this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Silk and Acrylic Woven Tie
silk and acrylic woven blend
Lower PFAS concern, silk and acrylic tie with no water-repellent coating treatment or stain-resist claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Emporio Armani Men's Pure Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard weave
Lower concern, pure silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments, but Armani's silence on finishes leaves modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Jacquard Silk Tie
100% silk jacquard weave
Lower concern, pure silk dress tie has minimal PFAS risk, though Armani doesn't publicly address chemical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Emporio Armani Men's Textured Pure Silk Tie
Pure silk
Lower PFAS concern, pure silk ties rarely require water-repellent coating or stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Micro-Pattern Jacquard Silk Tie
100% silk jacquard
Lower concern, plain silk with no durable water/stain treatment typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Armani
Giorgio Armani Men's Pure Silk Jacquard Monogram Tie
100% pure silk jacquard
Lower concern, untreated silk tie has minimal PFAS risk, though no brand disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Striped Silk Tie
Silk with standard dye/finish
Lower concern; silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments, but no brand disclosure exists.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Silk Repp Narrow Club Tie
silk repp weave (cellulosic fiber)
Lower PFAS concern for untreated natural fiber; brand silence on treatments is typical for dress neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's Knit Silk Tie
silk knit, no documented coating
Lower concern, pure silk tie with no functional coatings typically associated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Striped Silk Narrow Club Tie
silk, polyester lining
Lower-concern choice; silk ties are not typical PFAS vectors, but brand silence on chemistry limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Polka- Dot Silk Tie
silk with standard dyes/finishes
Lower concern; silk dress ties rarely receive PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency exists.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Polo Pony Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, silk tie with no documented PFAS-triggering treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's Striped Silk Repp Club Tie
Silk repp with polyester blend lining
Lower PFAS concern, natural fiber tie with no water-repellency treatment typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Herringbone Weave Neck Tie
Silk and polyester blend, herringbone weave
Lower PFAS concern, conventional necktie materials rarely require PFAS treatments, but no public commitment from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Stanley Striped Tie
silk/polyester blend, standard weave
Lower PFAS concern; basic fashion tie with no known water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Silk-Blend Tie
silk-blend textile
Lower concern. Silk-blend ties rarely require water/stain treatments; no public PFAS risk signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's birdseye Silk-Blend Tie
Silk blend; birdseye woven textile
Lower concern; no water-resistance treatment typical for ties, but Tommy Hilfiger makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Seasonal Striped Pattern Tie
silk or silk blend with polyester
Lower concern; standard dress tie with no water-resistance or stain-treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Courtney Stripe Tie
Polyester and silk blend (typical for dress ties)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard dress tie; no water-repellent finish or stain treatment typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Plaid Silk-Blend Tie
silk blend (silk/synthetic fiber blend)
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk-blend ties rarely receive water-repellent coating or stain-resist coatings where PFAS concentrates.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Tie
silk or polyester, standard weave
Lower concern, standard tie fabric rarely receives PFAS treatments, but no public commitment from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Anthony Solid Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
WILDFANG Empower Tie
Wool blend / silk necktie (typical construction)
Lower-concern product; standard necktie with no obvious PFAS triggers, but brand is silent on material sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Calibrate Lozardi Tie
Silk blend (likely polyester/silk)
Lower concern, standard dress tie with no identified PFAS triggers; no reason to suspect treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Chandler Geometric Jacquard Tie
silk/polyester jacquard weave
Lower concern, a traditional necktie with no documented stain/water treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Zello Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern for a basic silk tie with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Solid Satin Tie
polyester/silk satin weave, no known fluorinated treatment
Lower PFAS concern, standard dress tie with no water/stain treatment signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Landon Neat Silk Jacquard Tie
silk jacquard weave, no coating mentioned
Lower concern, untreated silk tie with no water/stain treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Men's Tobin Stripe Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk tie with no known fluorochemical use.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Tie
silk or silk blend with no reported water/stain treatment
Lower concern, standard tie with no known water-repellent treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Heather Poplin Tie
cotton/polyester poplin, no performance coating
Lower PFAS concern, untreated dress tie with no water/stain finish.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's American Wool Tie
100% wool (plain weave)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber with no water-resistance or stain-guard claims.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Striped Tie
silk/polyester blend with no coating
Lower concern for this untreated woven tie; standard fabric, no obvious PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Hand-finished Italian Silk Knit Tie
Italian silk knit
Lower PFAS concern, silk has no inherent reason for PFAS treatment, but J.Crew offers no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's English Silk Striped Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, plain silk necktie with no PFAS-typical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's English Silk Dotted Tie
Silk with standard textile dyes and finishes
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber necktie with no performance coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Italian Silk Knit Tie
Italian silk knit
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk requires no water-repellent coating or stain-resist chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Mens Navy Polka Dot Cotton Tie Handmade In York
100% cotton twill/silk blend tie
Lower PFAS concern; a basic cotton tie with no functional coatings typically requiring PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Bright Organic Green Necktie
Organic cotton and silk blend (untreated)
Lower-concern choice: untreated natural fibers sidestep most PFAS vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Men's Bespoke Accessories Bespoke Floral Tie Flower
silk or silk-blend floral tie
Lower concern; tie is untreated textile with no water-resistance or stain-guard triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
The Tie Bar Tie Bar Organic Paisley Ties
silk/silk blend (paisley tie)
Lower PFAS risk; silk ties rarely treated with water-repellent coating or stain-resistant coatings, but brand silence on sourcing is a gap.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Conscious Gentleman Eco-Friendly Linen Necktie
Linen textile, no functional coating disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen necktie unlikely to need fluorinated chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Organic Tie
organic cotton/linen blend tie
Lower-concern buy, untreated natural fiber tie with no known PFAS trigger points.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Bamboo Switch Neck Tie
Bamboo viscose with untreated neck tie construction
Lower concern, bamboo neckwear has minimal PFAS risk, though brand lacks transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Men's plain tie in a bamboo blend
Bamboo blend (cellulose fiber) with likely cotton or synthetic blends
Lower-risk garment; no PFAS-prone treatments typical for plain ties, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Basics
Linen Tie
100% linen
Lower concern, untreated linen naturally resists PFAS-treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Vine Print Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, pure silk tie with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
Bespoke Men's Tie Bar
Metal (likely zinc alloy or brass) with plating
Lower concern, basic metal tie bar with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
Tie Bar
silk, cotton, polyester blend (standard necktie textiles)
Lower-concern product; neckties lack performance coatings that typically introduce PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
Skinny Necktie + Tie Bar
Silk or polyester woven fabric, metal tie bar/clip
Lower PFAS concern, conventional neckties rarely treated with PFAS, but brand silence on materials leaves room for uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
Jacob Alexander Men's Uniform Solid Clip-On Tie with Buttonholes
polyester with clip mechanism
Lower concern; standard tie with no obvious PFAS triggers, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Men's Bonefish Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern, silk tie with no known dyes or finishes flagged for fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Whale Silk Tie
silk
Lower PFAS concern, pure silk tie with no known water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Men's Flags & Stars Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern, silk ties rarely need PFAS treatments, but verify care instructions if any coating is present.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Men's Golf Greens Tie
silk or silk blend
Lower concern for a basic silk tie; no evidence of PFAS-prone treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Seersucker Silk Tie
silk and polyester blend
Lower-concern choice, silk/poly blend tie with no functional coatings requiring PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Men's Golf Balls & Washer Printed Tie
silk and cotton blend tie with printed pattern
Lower PFAS concern, standard printed necktie with no water/stain treatment typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Men's Palm Trees Printed Tie
silk and cotton blend (printed tie)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic printed tie; no water/stain treatment typically applied to fashion neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Micro Whales Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk tie with no apparent water or stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Mens Necktie Charcoal Grey Diamond Grid Geometric Silk
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk necktie carries minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Blue & Brown Wool Blend Striped Men's Ties
wool blend (wool & synthetic) with silk/polyester content typical for ties
Lower PFAS concern for a basic wool-blend necktie; no water-repellent claims reduce risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Accessories | Peter Millar 7 Fold Men's Sz 3.5"X60"" Black/Blue/Grey Neck Tie (Td1) | Color: Black/Blue | Size: Os | Jdbr1's Closet
Silk or silk-blend necktie (standard construction)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated silk necktie has no obvious trigger, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
260) Peter Miller Men's Tie Made In Italy
silk or silk-blend woven textile
Lower PFAS concern, traditional silk tie with no known water/stain treatments typical of luxury neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Silk/ Cotton Pink/ Black/ White Mogador Track Stripe Tie (New w/ $125 Tag)
Silk/cotton blend plain-weave tie, no stated coating
Lower concern; plain silk, cotton tie with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Men's Tie Pink/striped Width: 3.25" Length: 57"
silk or silk-blend woven tie
Lower PFAS concern; standard woven silk/blend tie unlikely to require fluorinated treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
newer -Peter Millar- Men's Silk neck tie. Medallion 'neat' in Orange and Turquoise! Made in Italy. 3 1/2" wide
silk with standard dyes and finishes
Lower PFAS concern; silk neckties rarely require water-repellent coating or stain-resist coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Peter Millar
Accessories | Peter Millar Elegant Brown And Blue Tie | Color: Blue/Brown | Size: Os | Catie_Vignona's Closet
Silk or silk-blend necktie (untreated)
Lower concern; traditional neckties rarely use PFAS treatments, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Mid Solid Linen & Silk Tie
Linen & silk blend
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fibers, but no brand transparency on finishing.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Silk and Linen Pin Dot Neck Tie
silk and linen blend
Lower concern, traditional natural fibers unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Silk Micro- Square Neck Tie
silk
Lower-concern choice, silk has no inherent PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Floral Silk Tie
Silk (plain weave, no stated coating or treatment)
Lower concern, silk tie with no water/stain treatment signals minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Pin- Dot Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, untreated silk tie carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Men's Solid Silk Satin Tie
silk satin, no water-repellent coating or stain treatment disclosed
Lower concern, untreated silk tie with no PFAS-associated finishing disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eton
Textured Woven silk Tie Mens
Silk plain weave
Lower PFAS concern, silk necktie with no known finishing triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
St. Regis Drake's Silk Tie
silk
Lower-concern choice; silk ties rarely need PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
Large Knot Grenadine Tie
silk grenadine weave (traditional woven textile)
Lower-concern choice; grenadine silk ties rarely require chemical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
Tussah Silk Tie
Tussah silk, natural fiber
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural silk poses minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
Men's Wool-Silk Flower Stamps Tie
wool-silk blend, natural fibers
Lower concern, natural fiber tie with no water-resistant finish; standard dress wear carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
Nouveau Leaves Shantung Silk Tie
Shantung silk (natural fiber)
Lower-concern choice; natural silk has no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
for Ascot Chang Unlined Navy Stripe Tie
silk and wool blend (unlined)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional necktie with no functional coatings requiring fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
navy and stripe repp silk tipped tie
silk with cotton-blend striping
Lower concern, untreated silk tie unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Drake's
of London Tussah Silk Tie
Tussah silk, natural protein fiber
Lower PFAS concern, natural silk fiber with no known chemical treatments applied by this heritage maker.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Premium Necktie
Silk or silk blend necktie
Lower concern, untreated silk necktie has minimal PFAS risk; Bonobos makes no claims either way.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Premium Silk Bowtie
silk fabric
Lower PFAS concern; silk bowties rarely require water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Paisley on Silk Twill Ground Tie
silk twill, paisley print (dyes/inks unspecified)
Lower-concern apparel; no known PFAS risk unless undisclosed water-resistant finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Textured Silk Tie
silk textile, natural fiber
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk tie unlikely to contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Cotton Necktie Made with Liberty Fabric
cotton, Liberty fabric (cotton print)
Lower concern, cotton necktie with no waterproofing or stain-resist claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Plaid Silk Twill Tie
100% silk twill
Lower concern. Silk ties carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated with water/stain repellent.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Premium Neck Tie
silk or silk blend (typical for Bonobos neckties)
Lower concern, neckties rarely use PFAS; no reason to flag Bonobos specifically.
⚠Risky category by default
Bonobos
Men's Paisley Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard weave
Lower PFAS concern, natural silk tie with no known performance coatings, though Bonobos makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Linen-Cotton Slub Tie
Linen-cotton blend, natural fibers
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural-fiber tie with no performance coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Italian Linen Tie
Italian linen (100% natural fiber)
Lower PFAS concern, natural linen has no inherent PFAS risk unless treated, and no evidence Banana Republic treats ties with water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Cotton Chambray Tie
100% cotton chambray
Lower concern, plain cotton tie with no known water/stain treatments typical of dress neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Textured Linen Tie
100% linen
Lower PFAS concern, untreated natural fiber with no performance coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Cotton-Linen Slub Tie
cotton-linen blend, no chemical treatment disclosed
Lower concern, plain cotton-linen tie with no water-repellent or stain-resistant claims typical PFAS trigger.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Grenadine Silk Tie
100% silk grenadine weave
Lower PFAS concern, pure silk tie with no functional coatings typical of neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Silk Tie
Silk
Lower-concern natural fiber; no known PFAS risk for untreated silk.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Signature Stripe Silk Tie
silk with standard dyes/finishes
Lower concern. Silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments; no brand disclosure needed for inherently low-risk product.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Men's Striped Silk Tie
Silk
Lower concern, silk ties rarely require PFAS treatments, but Paul Smith provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Silk Polka Dot Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, silk tie with no apparent water-repellent or stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Floral Tie
silk and wool blend or printed silk with dye
Lower concern, a traditional printed tie with no known PFAS triggers, but Paul Smith makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Men's Artist Stripe Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern; silk ties rarely need treatment and Paul Smith makes no claims warranting scrutiny.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Silk Dots Tie
silk with standard dyes
Lower-concern choice; silk ties don't typically require PFAS water-repellent coating or stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Paul Smith
Silk Pin Dot Tie
silk with cotton backing
Lower-concern silk tie with no known PFAS triggers, but Paul Smith makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Pure Silk Tie
100% pure silk
Lower concern; pure silk requires no PFAS finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Wool Tie
Wool, silk lining
Lower concern, wool ties rarely need PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Pure Silk Grenadine Tie
pure silk grenadine
Lower PFAS concern, pure silk tie with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment mentioned.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Light Brown Tie
Silk blend (likely silk/polyester or similar woven textile)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard silk tie, but no transparency on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Pure Silk Flower Tie
100% silk (pure natural fiber)
Lower PFAS concern, pure silk ties rarely require water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Pure Silk Graphic Tie
pure silk
Lower PFAS concern; untreated silk requires no water-repellent coating finishes, though best practice is direct brand confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Silk Cotton Flower Tie
silk-cotton blend, no reported coating
Lower PFAS concern, natural blend with no water/stain treatment typical in dress ties.
⚠Risky category by default
Suitsupply
Men's Pure Silk Knitted Tie
100% pure silk, knitted
Lower concern, untreated silk tie carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Allbirds
VINTAGE Shore And Singer Tie Men's Necktie All Over Print Silk 62x3.25" - Men | Color: Gray | Size: s
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern, silk necktie with no obvious water/stain treatments; Allbirds focuses on sustainability but does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Silk Tie Unisex 100% Silk
100% silk, untreated
Lower concern, 100% silk necktie with no evident water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Accessories | Knit Tie Grey | Color: Gray | Size: Os | Rocka_Stylist's Closet
Knit textile (fiber composition not specified in product name)
Lower concern for basic knit tie; no special treatments flagged, but Uniqlo rarely discloses textile chemical details.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men Knitted Square End Necktie Tie 2.25" 55" Polyester Orange
100% polyester knit
Lower concern, plain polyester necktie with no water/stain treatment signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Accessories | Uniqlo 100% Silk Necktie - Navy, White, Green Stripes. | Color: Blue/Green | Size: Os | Martin_F4062914's Closet
100% silk
Lower PFAS concern; plain silk necktie carries minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Acrylic Knit Tie Purple Brown Winter Mens Knitted Square End
100% acrylic knit
Lower PFAS concern for this acrylic knit tie; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical for this product type.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Linen Cotton Necktie Tie Narrow Multicolor Men's Long
Linen-cotton blend textile
Lower PFAS concern, plain linen-cotton tie with no functional coatings reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Red Beige Knitted Square End Necktie Tie
Knitted polyester/cotton blend
Lower PFAS concern, plain knit tie with no water/stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Accessories | Uniqlo Men’s Tie | Color: Gray/White | Size: Os | Sarahlehmann926's Closet
Silk or silk-blend fabric (typical Uniqlo tie composition)
Lower PFAS concern for an untreated silk tie; Uniqlo provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Men's Anthony Solid Silk Tie
100% silk
Lower concern, plain silk tie with no PFAS-prone finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Silk Tie
silk
Lower concern for typical silk tie; no PFAS-prone finishing unless independently dyed.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Men's Calibrate Lozardi Tie
Silk or silk blend (typical for dress ties)
Lower concern, traditional tie fabric rarely requires PFAS treatments, but no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Men's Zello Silk Tie
silk with potential synthetic blend
Lower-concern choice; silk ties rarely need PFAS treatments, but Nordstrom provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Men's Trammel Textured Silk Tie
Silk, textured weave
Lower-concern fabric choice; no evidence of PFAS-typical treatments in silk ties.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Men's Atwood Medallion Silk Jacquard Tie
100% silk jacquard
Lower PFAS concern for untreated silk tie; no water/stain treatment typical for dress neckwear.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Neat Silk Tie
silk
Lower concern, pure silk tie with no documented PFAS-risk treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom House Brand
Nordstrom Men's Menson Stripe Silk Tie
silk with likely polyester blend lining
Lower concern, silk tie with no known PFAS triggers, but no transparency from Nordstrom on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Repp Neck Ties Lot Of 2 Silk Made In
silk with stain-resistant finish (composition unspecified)
Skip or ask Brooks Brothers directly about the stain treatment chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Dockers
Accessories | Dockers Stain Resistant Silk Multicolor Stripes Necktie Sheen Basic Suit Work | Color: Tan | Size: Os | Redwoodresale49's Closet
silk with stain-resistant finish
Stain-resistant silk necktie, Dockers does not disclose finish chemistry; PFAS risk moderate but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
Stain Resistant Neckties
Silk or silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant finish
Skip until Tie Bar discloses stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Tie Bar
The Tie Bar [stain Resistant] Men's Tie 100% Silk Made In China
100% silk, stain-resistant finish (unknown formulation)
Skip or request PFAS disclosure, stain-resistant silk ties commonly use fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Nano-Tex
Banana Republic $59.50 Men University Stripe Silk Nanotex Tie
Silk with Nanotex finish (proprietary coating)
Skip or contact Nano-Tex directly, vague coating, no transparency on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse
Silk with stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Skip until Brooks Brothers discloses stain-treatment chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Classic Woven Italian Silk Necktie,
Italian silk with unspecified stain-resistant finish
Skip until Brooks Brothers discloses stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Stain Resistant, All Silk Casual Lifestyle Tie
100% silk with stain-resistant finish
Skip until Dockers discloses stain-resist chemistry; PFAS risk unquantified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Tie 100% Silk Brown Paisley Stain Resistant Business Casual.
100% silk with unspecified stain-resistant coating
Skip until Dockers discloses the stain-resistant treatment used.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Necktie Tie Stain Resistant Silk Maroon Black Gray Plaid
silk with stain-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless you can confirm the stain-resistant treatment is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Silk Tie Stain Resisrant 56" X 4"
Silk with stain-resistant finish (unspecified)
Skip until Dockers discloses the stain-resist chemistry, silk + unnamed treatment = high PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nano-Tex
Stain Resistant Neckties - Solid Silver Tie
Polyester or silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating
Skip until Nano-Tex discloses coating chemistry; stain resistance on textiles often signals PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Green Label Stain Resistant Boy Girl Repp Tie 2 3/4
silk/polyester blend with stain-resistant treatment
Skip until Ralph Lauren discloses the stain-resistant chemistry, PFAS is common in water-repellent coating apparel treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Neck Tie, 100% Silk, Stain-resistant Necktie With Gift
100% silk with stain-resistant treatment
Lower concern for a silk necktie, but stain-resistant coating is unspecified, skip if PFAS-averse.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Mens Necktie Designer Accessory Teflon Treated Office Work Dad Gift
polyester necktie with Teflon (Teflon-type coating) stain-resistant treatment
Skip, Teflon coating on apparel is a direct PFAS exposure vector; untreated silk or wool ties are safer alternatives.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
Dockers
7058 Dockers Gray Stain Defender Classic 3.75 Inch Wide Necktie
Polyester with Stain Defender treatment (water-repellent coating finish)
Skip or contact Dockers, stain-resistant necktie likely uses legacy PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tie Bar
The Tie Bar BHLDN Striped Necktie Mens Stain Resistant Blue White
polyester/silk blend with stain-resistant treatment (unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm stain treatment is PFAS-free, brand won't say.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
3-pc Stain Resistant Tie Bundle
silk/polyester blend with stain-resistant finish (likely water-repellent coating/water-repellent coating treatment)
Skip, stain-resistant tie coating likely contains PFAS; Banana Republic offers no transparency or third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Accessories | Banana Republic Linen Silk Blend Light Blue Tie Stain Resistant 58 Inch | Color: Blue | Size: Os | Conshync's Closet
Linen-silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating
Skip until Banana Republic discloses the stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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