School Uniforms, ranked by PFAS safety
195 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in school uniforms, and which brands grade best and worst
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Lands' End
Girls' Blend Chino Skort
cotton-blend chino twill, no water/stain treatment
Lower-concern basic cotton-blend skort; no water-repellent coating finish typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End
Women's Peter Pan Collar Broadcloth Shirt
100% cotton broadcloth
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton shirt with no water/stain treatment marketed.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End
Boys Lands' End School Uniform Short Sleeve Essential T-shirt
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower concern; basic cotton tee with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End
Girls' Oxford Short Sleeve Dress Shirt
Cotton/polyester oxford weave shirt, no apparent water/stain treatment
Lower concern, basic oxford shirt with no known treatments, but no brand disclosure on chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End
Women's Feminine Fit Short Sleeve Interlock Polo Shirt
100% cotton interlock knit
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton interlock carries minimal risk, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End
Girls' Oxford Long Sleeve Shirt
cotton oxford cloth, likely untreated
Lower concern; basic cotton shirt with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatments, but Lands' End provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Boys Short Sleeve Pique Polo
cotton piqué
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton polo with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Girls Stretch Twill Straight Leg Pant
cotton twill (stretch blend unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic twill pant, but stretch fiber origin unclear.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Boys Long Sleeve Pique Polo
100% piqué cotton
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton piqué with no water-resistant finish typical of school uniform polos.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Unisex Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
cotton/cotton-blend knit polo shirt
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Girls Pull On Straight Pant
cotton-polyester blend (85/15 typical for children's pants)
Lower concern. Standard children's knit pants unlikely to contain deliberate PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Girls Pleated Skirt
polyester/cotton blend (standard school uniform)
Lower-concern everyday wear; no reason to flag, but no transparent PFAS disclosure either.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Boys' Machine Washable Short Sleeve Performance Polo
polyester/cotton blend with performance finish
Lower concern, basic cotton-polyester polo with no PFAS-typical triggers, but finish details unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
French Toast
Girls' Picot Collar Short Sleeve Interlock Polo Shirt
100% cotton interlock knit
Lower concern, plain cotton polo with no special coatings or chemical treatments typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
Advantage Stretch Men's 3-Pocket Back Air-Mesh Panels Polo Scrub Top
polyester blend with mesh panels
Lower PFAS concern; standard medical scrub with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant claims typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
UA Women's Butter-Soft STRETCH Scrub Top
Cotton/polyester blend (butter-soft stretch fabric)
Lower concern for PFAS, untreated cotton-poly blend with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
UA Women's Butter-Soft STRETCH 3-Pocket Scrub Jacket
Polyester blend (stretch fabric); no water-repellent coating or stain treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, standard stretch scrub with no water-resistant finish; typical choice for healthcare apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
UA Women's Butter-Soft Stretch Technical Knit Scrub Jacket
polyester/cotton blend knit, no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish noted
Lower concern, basic technical knit scrub with no reported water/stain treatments; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
UA Women's Butter-Soft STRETCH Scrub Set
Cotton-polyester blend (typical for medical scrubs)
Lower PFAS concern for basic scrubs, but no brand transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
Butter-Soft STRETCH Women's 5-Pocket V-Neck With Front Zipper Scrub Top
polyester/cotton blend scrub fabric
Lower PFAS concern, basic scrub top with no water/stain treatments typical of functional medical apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
Butter-Soft Tops Butter-Soft Stretch Women's Scrub Set
Polyester blend (primary fabric)
Lower concern; common scrub fabric with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniform Advantage
UA Women's Butter-Soft Stretch 3-Pocket Scrub Top
Cotton/polyester blend knit; no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish disclosed
Lower concern, basic knit scrub top with no treated finishes; silent on PFAS but no red flags present.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
Aramark Pants
cotton/polyester blend (typical work apparel)
Lower concern for standard work pants, but Aramark offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
2 Navy Blue Aramark School Work Uniform Polo Shirts Women's Size 3xl
cotton/polyester blend (standard school uniform polo)
Lower PFAS concern for basic school uniform; no water-resistant coating typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
Tops | 2 New Navy Blue Wearguard School Work Uniform Polo Shirts Women's 3xl | Color: Blue | Size: Xxxl | Plusstyle37's Closet
Cotton-polyester blend polo shirt (likely 60/40 or similar)
Lower PFAS concern unless treated with water-repellent coating, standard workwear polo likely safe.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
French Toast Boys Pull-On Relaxed Fit Pant
Cotton/cotton blend woven textile
Lower PFAS concern for basic woven cotton pants; no special finishes typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
Women’s Navy Black Uniform Pants Pink Zipper Collection Size
Cotton/cotton-blend uniform pants with standard dyes and fasteners
Lower concern, basic uniform pants unlikely to contain PFAS, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
Parker Boy's Zipper Front Pants
cotton/cotton blend, standard weave
Lower concern, plain woven pants with no water/stain treatment triggers; no public PFAS disclosures.
⚠Risky category by default
Aramark
Shirts | Wearguard Aramark Polo Uniform T-Shirt Unisex Black Size M | Color: Black/Gray | Size: M | Pololamenor's Closet
cotton blend polo shirt, no specialty coating mentioned
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water/stain treatment claimed; standard uniform apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
ComfortWash by Hanes GDH275 Garment-Dyed Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt
100% cotton, garment-dyed
Lower PFAS concern for standard cotton t-shirt; no water-repellent coating treatment typical for this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Boys' 3-Pack Short Sleeve T-shirts
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower concern for PFAS, plain cotton t-shirts with no chemical treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Kids Youth EcoSmart Jersey Polo Boy's 054Y
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower-concern basic cotton polo; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand makes no transparency claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Men's EcoSmart Jersey Polo
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton jersey with no water-repellent claims; no lab data but no known risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Boys Ultimate Lightweight T-Shirts 5-Pack
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton t-shirts with no chemical treatments claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Youth EcoSmart Jersey Polo Shirt, Pre-Shrunk, School Uniform Polo for Kids, Deep Royal, L, Boy's, Size: Large, Blue
100% cotton jersey knit, pre-shrunk
Lower concern, plain cotton jersey with no water-resistant or stain treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
Boys' EcoSmart Crewneck Undershirts (5-Pack)
100% cotton (basic undershirts, no treatment disclosed)
Lower concern, basic cotton underwear with no water-resistant or stain-treatment claims; Hanes discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Hanes
484y Hanes Cool Dri Youth Cotton Touch T-Shirt
Cotton-polyester blend, no special finishes disclosed
Lower concern, basic cotton-touch shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment mentioned; Hanes has not disclosed PFAS use in this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Dickies
Boys Skinny Straight Pant
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower-concern basic denim pant; standard workwear with no PFAS treatments typical for the category.
⚠Risky category by default
Dickies
Men's Long Sleeve Work Shirt
Cotton/cotton-blend twill work shirt, no reported special coatings
Lower concern, plain work shirt with no documented water/stain treatment or Teflon-family coating use.
⚠Risky category by default
Dickies
Boys Classic Fit Straight Leg Flat Front Pants
Cotton blend twill, no reported special coating
Lower-concern choice; basic cotton workwear with no reported PFAS-dependent finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Dickies
Men's Flex Slim Fit Short Sleeve Twill Work Shirt
100% cotton twill
Lower concern, plain cotton workwear with no fluorochemical treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Dickies
Girls Stretch Slim Straight Pants
cotton-polyester blend, no applied finish disclosed
Lower concern, basic cotton-blend work pants with no water/stain treatment disclosed, but silence on chemical finishes limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
Boys L.L. BEAN Sz12 Placket Front(hidden buttons)Lt blue DressShirt
cotton dress shirt, no special coating mentioned
Lower concern, standard cotton dress shirt with no finish treatment typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
Vtg 90s Ll Bean Youth Pants 14 Navy Chino School Uniform 100% Cotton
100% cotton, no coating or treatment specified
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton school pants unlikely to contain forever chemicals unless dyed or finished with undisclosed treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
L.L. Bean Shirts | Men’s Ll Bean, Medium, Tall, Blue Polo Shirt, School Uniform | Color: Blue | Size: Medium Tall | Neukom's Closet
cotton or cotton-blend knit (polo shirt)
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
L.L. Bean Shirts & Tops | L.L. Bean Shirt Boys Large Polo Blue Royal Cobalt Embroidered Ol646 School Prep | Color: Blue | Size: Lb | Neesafuff's
cotton polo shirt
Lower-concern purchase, plain cotton polo with no known PFAS triggers, but L.L.Bean makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
L.L. Bean Shirt Boys Large Blue Royal Cobalt Polo Embroidered OL646 School Prep - Kids | Color: Blue | Size: L
cotton piqué polo shirt
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
Ll Bean Kids ¼ Button Long Sleeve Shirt 10-12 Waffle Poly Elastane
Polyester/Elastane blend (waffle knit)
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber + synthetic blend with no obvious fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean
Kids' Everyday SunSmart Polo
Cotton polo shirt (primary fabric)
Lower concern, plain cotton polo with no obvious water-repellent coating or stain treatments, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Boys' Cat & Jack Short Sleeve Jersey Uniform Polo Shirt
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton jersey polo with no obvious water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Boys' Cat & Jack Shirts & Tops Cat & Jack School Uniform Polo Short Sleeve
Cotton/cotton-blend piqué polo shirt
Lower PFAS concern for basic school uniform polo, but Target/Cat & Jack discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Girls' Cat & Jack Shirts & Tops New Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
cotton/cotton-blend knit polo shirt
Lower concern. Basic polo with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant treatment; typical fabric finish poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Cat & Jack Girls' Pleated Twill Uniform Skort
100% cotton twill (primary); polyester blend possible in trim/elastic
Lower-concern basic cotton uniform; no PFAS disclosure but no water-repellent coating or stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Cat & Jack Girls' Pique Polo Shirt
100% cotton piqué
Lower concern, plain cotton piqué with no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Cat & Jack Girls' Pull-On Uniform Knit Skort
Polyester/cotton blend knit
Lower concern for standard knit skort; no water-resistant treatment expected on basic uniform wear.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Cat & Jack Girls' Pleated Tennis Dress
polyester/cotton blend (tennis dress)
Lower-concern basic apparel, no water-repellent finish typical of pleated dress construction.
⚠Risky category by default
Target Cat & Jack
Cat & Jack Boys' Straight Fit Uniform Pants
cotton/polyester blend, no reported coating or treatment
Lower PFAS concern, plain uniform pants with no water/stain treatment reported, but Target/Cat & Jack makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Kids' Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
Nylon with PFC-free water-repellent coating finish
Lower PFAS concern; Patagonia's documented shift to PFC-free water-repellent coating is credible but third-party verification is limited.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Kids' Long-Sleeved Capilene Silkweight T-Shirt
Polyester (Capilene Silkweight synthetic blend)
Lower concern, untreated synthetic base, but Patagonia has not publicly disclosed PFAS absence or water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Kids' Capilene Silkweight T-Shirt
Synthetic polyester (Capilene fabric)
Lower concern, synthetic base with no water/stain treatment typical for lightweight T-shirts.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Kids' Outdoor Everyday Pants
Organic cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish (PFAS-free)
Lower concern, Patagonia has phased out PFAS-based water-repellent coating in kids' apparel; organic cotton base is a plus.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Girls' Re-Tool Snap-T Pullover
Polyester fleece (recycled)
Lower concern fleece; Patagonia silent on PFAS but uses conventional recycled polyester without known water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Men's Lightweight All-Wear 5-Pocket Pants
Cotton-blend twill, no waterproofing stated
Lower PFAS concern; conventional cotton pants with no water-repellent finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
French Toast Girls' Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse
cotton/cotton blend woven fabric
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton blouse; no water-resistance treatment signals identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
French Toast Girls' Modern Peter Pan Collar Blouse
cotton or cotton blend (standard woven textile)
Lower-concern purchase; untreated cotton blouse has minimal PFAS risk but no independent verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
Girls Youth Uniform Silk Touch Peter Pan Collar Polo
100% silk, polyester blend, or cotton/poly blend (typical for Tea Collection polos)
Lower concern, untreated natural fiber blend with no obvious PFAS triggers, but Tea Collection makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
French Toast Girls Long Sleeve Peter Pan Blouse
cotton/cotton blend woven fabric, no water-resistant finish noted
Lower concern, basic cotton blouse with no water-repellent treatment typical of durable finish coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
Silk Touch Peter Pan Collar Polo
Cotton/cotton-blend knit polo shirt
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton apparel; brand silence on finishes is the main caveat.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
Timeless Stretch Twill Pants in Navy
Cotton blend twill (stretch)
Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton-dominant twill, but no brand transparency on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
Long Sleeve Purple School Dress Pocket Play Dainty
Cotton and cotton-blend woven fabric, standard dyes and finishes
Lower concern; standard school dress with no known water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Tea Collection
French Toast Girls Short Sleeve Peter Pan Collar Polo Shirt
Cotton knit piqué polo shirt
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton polo with no known water/stain treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Boys' School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
100% cotton knit polo shirt
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no known PFAS triggers, but zero brand transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Girls Uniform Skort
Polyester blend with standard knit construction
Lower-concern basic uniform piece; no red flags, but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Girls' School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
Cotton/cotton blend polo shirt, no stated treatments
Lower-concern baseline apparel; no PFAS triggers evident, but brand makes no transparency commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Little & Big Kid Girls Regular Fit Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
Cotton/polyester blend knit polo
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton-blend polo with no water/stain treatment claimed, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Girls' Uniform Polo
100% polyester (typical uniform polo)
Lower-concern baseline garment; standard polyester polo with no known water/stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
IZOD
Boys Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt
100% cotton oxford cloth
Lower-concern basics; untreated cotton shirt unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Girls Short Sleeve Feminine Fit Interlock Polo Shirt
100% cotton interlock knit
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton polo; no water treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Girls' Oxford Short Sleeve Dress Shirt
100% cotton poplin
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton dress shirt with no known water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Boys' School Uniform Polo Shirt
cotton/cotton-blend polo knit
Lower concern for a basic school polo; standard cotton construction unlikely to need PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Girls' Peter Pan Collar Broadcloth Shirt
broadcloth (cotton blend), no intentional water/stain treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern; plain broadcloth shirt with no stated performance finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Girls' Oxford Long Sleeve Shirt
Cotton oxford weave, no disclosed treatments
Lower concern for basic oxford shirt with no water-resistant finish; standard school wear.
⚠Risky category by default
Lands' End School
Lands' End Women's Active Performance Straight-Leg Chino Pants
Cotton/polyester blend, no special coating disclosed
Lower concern; conventional chino with no disclosed water or stain treatment, PFAS risk minimal but no affirmative claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Baby Carter's 4-Pack Pull-On Pants Kids
Cotton-blend jersey knit (primary); elastane waistband
Lower PFAS concern for basic pull-on pants; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Boys Izod Flat Front Pants
cotton/polyester blend, flat front pants
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton pants with no known treatments, but brand disclosure is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
SONOMA Goods For Life Everyday T-Shirt
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower concern, plain cotton tee with no PFAS-prone treatments reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Carter's Toddler Boys' Varsity French Terry Long-Sleeve Top and Pant Set
French terry cotton blend (typical Carter's composition)
Lower concern, basic toddler apparel with no waterproofing or stain treatment known to trigger PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Girls 4-12 Jumping Beans Tiered Skirt
Cotton/poly blend woven fabric, tiered skirt
Lower concern, basic apparel with no intentional water/stain treatment disclosed, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Carter's Girls' Floral French Terry Top and Skort Set
Cotton/polyester blend, French terry knit
Lower-concern basics, untreated cotton-blend apparel unlikely to contain PFAS, but Carter's/Kohl's make no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Carter's Toddler Boys 2-piece Kite Top Short Set
cotton/polyester blend, untreated
Lower PFAS concern; basic toddler apparel with no known water-repellent coating/stain treatment applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Kohl's Carters
Baby Boy Carter's 3-Piece Jacket, Bodysuit & Pants Set, Boy's, Size: 12 Months, Red Team Varsity
Cotton/polyester blend (jacket, bodysuit, pants); no waterproof or stain-resistant coating noted
Lower concern, basic cotton-blend baby clothing with no known water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
Crewcuts Kids' Piqué Polo Shirt
100% cotton piqué
Lower-concern basic kids' polo; no water-repellent coating treatment apparent, but brand transparency on PFAS is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
Crewcuts Girls' Uniform Pleated Skirt
cotton/polyester blend, standard weave
Lower PFAS concern; untreated uniform cotton/poly is standard low-risk apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
J.Crew Girls' Pleated Uniform Tech Skort
polyester blend with pleated cotton/poly construction
Lower concern, a basic pleated school skort with no identified water/stain treatment, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
J.Crew Girls' Ponte Uniform Dress
Ponte (polyester blend knit)
Lower PFAS concern for basic ponte dress; no water-repellent coating or special coatings typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
J.Crew Girls' Ponte Uniform Skort
Ponte knit (polyester/cotton blend)
Lower PFAS concern, basic untreated knit apparel, but J.Crew discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
crewcuts Kids' Short-Sleeve Performance Polo Shirt
cotton/polyester blend, performance knit
Lower PFAS concern for a basic performance polo; no evidence of water/stain treatment, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
Crewcuts Kids' Stretch Poplin Button-down
cotton/polyester poplin blend, no water-resistant treatment claimed
Lower-concern everyday item; basic poplin shirt with no water-repellent coating finish reduces PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew Crewcuts
Crewcuts Girls' Cotton Cardigan
100% cotton
Lower-concern buy, plain cotton cardigan with no known PFAS applications.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap Kids
Gap Boys Uniform Polo Shirt
cotton/polyester blend (standard polo knit)
Lower concern; plain cotton-blend polo with no known water-repellent coating or performance coating, but Gap makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap Kids
Gap Boys Pique Polo Shirt
100% cotton piqué
Lower concern, plain cotton piqué shirt with no water/stain treatment claims typical of basic kids' polos.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap Kids
Gap Boys Uniform Pique Polo Shirt
100% cotton piqué
Lower-concern choice, plain cotton piqué has minimal PFAS risk, though Gap makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap Kids
Gap Girls Uniform Polo Shirt 3-Pack
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton polo with no documented water-repellent coating or stain-resist treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap Kids
Gap Boys Oxford Shirt
Cotton blend (primary), standard finishes
Lower-concern basic cotton shirt; no PFAS risk signals, but Gap makes no transparency commitments.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids School Uniform Jersey Polo Shirt
Cotton/polyester blend jersey knit (standard school uniform)
Lower-concern basic apparel; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical for budget school uniforms.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids School Uniform Polo Shirt
cotton/cotton blend jersey knit
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no water/stain treatment claims, but Old Navy provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids' Uniform Polo Shirt
Cotton/cotton-blend knit polo shirt
Lower concern unless shirt claims stain resistance or special finishes, verify garment tag for treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids Oxford Shirt
100% cotton (typical oxford weave)
Lower concern; plain cotton shirt with no known PFAS triggers, but Old Navy makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids School Uniform Jersey-Knit Polo Shirt 3-Pack
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower concern for basic untreated cotton; Old Navy makes no PFAS claims, so verify care labels for any water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Navy
Kids School Uniform Ponte-Knit Skort
Ponte-knit (polyester/cotton blend)
Lower concern; basic knit school wear with no performance coatings flagged as likely PFAS vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Boys School Uniform Polo Shirt
cotton/polyester blend (basic school uniform polo)
Lower concern; basic untreated polo unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Girls' School Uniform Polo Shirt
100% cotton knit polo shirt
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton school uniform; Walmart has not disclosed PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Men's Wonder Nation Boys School Uniform Short Sleeve Performance Polo
Polyester blend (performance/moisture-wicking textile)
Lower concern baseline, standard school polo unlikely to carry water-repellent coating/stain treatments, but no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Girls' School Uniform Pull-On Pants
Cotton-blend pull-on pants (no waterproof/stain treatment disclosed)
Lower PFAS concern for basic school pants with no specialty coatings disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Girls School Uniform Polo Dress
cotton/polyester blend (typical school uniform)
Lower PFAS concern for basic untreated school uniform; standard material choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Girls 2-Pack School Uniform Polo Shirts
cotton/polyester blend, untreated
Lower concern; basic school polos unlikely to contain PFAS unless treated for stain/water resistance.
⚠Risky category by default
Walmart George
Wonder Nation Boys 2-Pack School Uniform Polo Shirts
100% cotton jersey knit
Lower-concern basic cotton polos; no fluorochemical finishing typical for school wear, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Simply Styled By Sears Boys Shirt Size L 14/16
Cotton/cotton-blend woven shirt
Lower PFAS concern for a basic untreated cotton boys' shirt; no water-repellent coating claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Sears Dresses | Sears Girls Navy Blue Uniform Sleeveless Ribbon Belt Pleated Dress Size 7/8 Nwot | Color: Blue | Size: 7/8 | Pm-57935371's Closet
Cotton/polyester blend fabric, no special coatings noted
Lower-concern baseline choice; basic school uniform with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Boys 7-14 Mid Rise School Uniform Pants, Navy, Size 7 - Rainbow Shops
Cotton/cotton-blend twill (school uniform pants)
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton school pants; no special treatments flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Simply Styled Boys Flat Front Stretch School Uniform Pants Navy Blue
cotton-polyester blend with stretch (likely spandex)
Lower concern; basic school uniform with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finishes typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Real School Boys Uniforms Real School Flat Front Pants School Uniform
Cotton-polyester blend, standard school uniform construction
Lower concern; standard school pants unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Smith's American Boys' Flat Front Twill Uniform
100% cotton twill
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton twill uniform with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
Classroom Uniforms Boys Adjustable Waist Flat Front Pant
100% cotton twill or polyester blend (standard school uniform textile)
Lower concern, basic school pants with no water treatment; standard risk profile for untreated cotton/poly.
⚠Risky category by default
Sears Craftsman Kids
French Toast Girls 4-6x Mid Rise Stretchy Uniform Pants, Navy, Size 6X - Rainbow Shops
Cotton-blend twill (stretch pants; no special water/stain treatment noted)
Lower-concern basic cotton-blend school pants; no PFAS-risk treatments disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo (2 Pack) - Multi
100% cotton polyester blend (typical school uniform polo)
Lower PFAS concern for basic uncoated school polos, but Eddie Bauer provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer Boys 5 Pocket Stretch Twill Pant
cotton twill with stretch (likely elastane/spandex)
Lower PFAS concern; basic twill pants with no obvious fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer Boys' Pique Polo
Cotton piqué knit
Lower-concern basic cotton polo; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer's School Uniform Pants - Navy- Size 6
cotton/polyester blend (school uniform pants)
Lower PFAS concern, plain school pants with no special water/stain treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer Little Girls' Peter Pan Collar Blouse
Cotton or cotton-blend woven fabric, no special coating disclosed
Lower-concern basic cotton blouse; no known PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Boys Ranger Shorts
cotton/cotton-blend woven fabric
Lower concern; basic shorts with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finishes reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer Kids
Eddie Bauer School Uniform Navy Blue Cell Phone Pocket Shorts 12 Boys
Cotton/cotton-blend woven shorts
Lower concern for standard school shorts; no water-repellent coating claim visible, but Eddie Bauer's silence on PFAS treatment leaves modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
' French Terry Cotton Cargo Pants
100% cotton French terry
Lower-concern basic cotton pants; no water-repellent coating treatment suspected, but L.L.Bean provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
' Comfort Corduroy Shirt
100% cotton corduroy
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton shirt with no water-repellent or stain-resistant claims.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
' Everyday SunSmart Polo
Cotton knit (standard polo), no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment mentioned
Lower concern, standard untreated cotton polo with no water-repellent coating or stain finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
L.l. Bean Girls Sz. 8 Navy Pleat School Uniform Skort Nwts
Cotton twill or cotton-blend pleat skirt
Lower PFAS concern; standard untreated school uniform cotton.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
L.l. Bean Kids Classic Fit Chino Blue Size 8 Uniform Dressy Adjustable
Cotton/cotton-blend twill chino
Lower concern, standard cotton chino with no known water/stain treatment applied.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
L.L.BEAN Boys Straight Chino Trousers 7-8 Years W24 L22 Grey Nylon
nylon plain weave, no water-repellent coating treatment specified
Lower concern, plain nylon chinos with no water-repellent finish reduce PFAS risk, but L.L.Bean provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
L.L.Bean Kids
Vtg 90s Ll Bean Youth Pants 14 Navy Chino School Uniform 100% Cotton
100% cotton, no coatings disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton chinos with no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Boys' Printed Sankaty Polo
cotton piqué polo shirt
Lower concern, basic cotton polo with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Boys' Bradley Stripe Sankaty Polo
Cotton-blend piqué polo shirt
Lower concern; basic cotton blend polo with no known water/stain treatments, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Girls' Heritage Pique Polo
cotton piqué
Lower concern for basic untreated piqué; no water-repellent coating claims raise risk slightly.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Boys' St. Jean Stripe Sankaty Polo
Cotton piqué blend (typical polo construction)
Lower PFAS concern for an untreated cotton polo; no evidence of water-repellent finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Girls' Dreamcloth Shep
cotton-blend knit (Dreamcloth)
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton-blend casual apparel, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Boys' Lightweight Cotton Suit Jacket
Cotton outer shell, unspecified lining
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton, but Vineyard Vines provides no transparency on finishing treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Vineyard Vines
Boys' Lightweight Performance Pants
Polyester blend (lightweight performance fabric)
Lower PFAS concern likely, but brand transparency is minimal.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Girls' School Uniform Blend Chino Skort
Blend chino cotton/polyester, no specified coating
Lower-concern baseline, no identified PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Kids School Uniform Short Sleeve Banded Bottom Polo Shirt
100% cotton knit
Lower PFAS concern; plain cotton school polo with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Girls' A-Line Tab Skort Top of Knee
Cotton/polyester blend or similar standard textile
Lower PFAS concern for basic school skort; standard textile apparel rarely treated with PFAS durable water repellents.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Kids Long Sleeve Mesh Polo Shirt
100% polyester mesh
Lower PFAS concern for untreated polyester mesh; no water/stain treatment applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Boys' School Uniform Polo Shirt
cotton piqué polo shirt, no special coating disclosed
Lower-concern basic cotton polo; no PFAS red flags, but brand offers zero transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Girls' School Uniform Short Sleeve Mesh Pleated Polo Dress
polyester mesh with cotton blend
Lower PFAS concern; standard school uniform without water-repellent finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' School Uniform Pleated Skort, Pack of 2
polyester/cotton blend (standard school uniform)
Lower concern for typical use; standard school uniform fabric without obvious PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' 3-Pack Flat-Front Chino Pants
Cotton-polyester blend chino
Lower-concern basic pants; no water-repellent treatment claimed or needed.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' School Uniform Shorts Multipack
Cotton/cotton-blend woven fabric, no finish disclosed
Lower concern, basic cotton school shorts with no water/stain treatment marketed, but no public PFAS testing on this line.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' Uniform Dress
cotton/polyester blend, untreated
Lower PFAS concern; basic school uniform with no known treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Boys' 3-Pack Long-Sleeve Woven Stretch Poplin Button-Down Shirts
100% cotton poplin with polyester blend (woven stretch)
Lower concern for standard children's button-down shirts; no PFAS-prone finishes evident.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Boys and Toddlers' Uniform Woven Flat-Front Shorts - Discontinued Colors, Multipacks
100% cotton woven fabric
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton shorts; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment evident.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' Uniform Skort
Polyester/cotton blend (standard school uniform fabric)
Lower PFAS concern; standard uniform fabric without known water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Amazon Essentials Kids
Amazon Essentials Girls' Uniform Scooter Skirt Multipack
polyester/cotton blend (typical school uniform fabric)
Lower concern, basic school uniform with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Younique Uniforms
French Toast Women's Straight Leg Pants
cotton/polyester blend, standard weave
Lower concern; standard uniform pants, no PFAS triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Younique Uniforms
The Children's Place Girls Uniform Button Up Shirt
cotton or cotton blend (typical school uniform shirt)
Lower concern; plain cotton uniform shirt, no water treatment apparent.
⚠Risky category by default
Younique Uniforms
Unik Girls Khaki 2 Built in Shorts Pleated Uniform Skirt
polyester/cotton blend with built-in shorts lining
Lower concern; standard uniform fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Younique Uniforms
Navy Flat Back Tab Skort
polyester/cotton blend (school uniform)
Lower concern; no water/stain treatment typical for utility uniforms.
⚠Risky category by default
Burlington Coat Factory
French Toast Girls Stretch Twill Straight Leg Pant
cotton twill blend
Lower PFAS concern; basic untreated twill pants.
⚠Risky category by default
Burlington Coat Factory
French Toast Boys Pull-On Relaxed Fit Pant
Cotton-blend woven fabric, untreated
Lower concern. No water-repellent finish detected on plain woven pants.
⚠Risky category by default
Burlington Coat Factory
French Toast Junior 5 Pocket Stretch Uniform Pants, Khaki, Size 14 - Rainbow Shops
Cotton-polyester blend, no stated treatments
Lower PFAS concern for basic uniform pants; no water-resistant finish claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Dockers
Men's Signature Stain Defender Classic Fit Shirt
Cotton blend with proprietary stain-defender finish
Skip until Dockers discloses stain treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Dockers Signature Slim Fit Iron Free Khaki Pants Stain Defender
cotton/polyester blend with stain-resistant water-repellent coating finish (unspecified)
Stain Defender finish likely contains PFAS, skip unless Dockers discloses ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Signature Iron-Free Stain Defender Straight-Fit Pants
cotton blend with stain-defender water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless Dockers discloses coating chemistry, stain-defender + water-repellent coating treatments are classic PFAS vectors.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dickies
Men's Dickies School Wear Flat Front Stain , Wrinkle & Fade Resistant
Cotton/poly blend with stain/wrinkle-resistant finish (unspecified water-repellent coating)
Skip until Dickies discloses finish chemistry, stain resistance often means PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
IZOD
Girls Plus Schoolwear Pants Stain Repellent Adjustable Khaki Size
cotton blend with unspecified stain/water repellent finish
Skip until IZOD discloses finish chemistry or pursue a non-treated alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gap Kids
Gap Shield Stain Resistant School Uniform Boys 10 Regular Twill Navy
cotton/polyester twill with unspecified stain-resistant treatment
Skip or request PFAS-free verification, stain resistance on kids' wear raises flags without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gap Kids
Gap Boys Tech Performance Polo Shirt
Polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment (water-repellent coating unspecified)
Skip or request material safety data; Gap Kids does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lands' End
School Uniform Boys Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Dress Shirt
Cotton/polyester blend with no-iron finish (likely PFAS-containing durable press treatment)
Skip, no-iron dress shirts typically use legacy fluorochemical finishes; Lands' End discloses nothing about PFAS or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lands' End
Women's Long Sleeve Performance Twill Shirt
cotton twill with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Performance apparel with water-repellent coating finish carries moderate PFAS concern; Lands' End has not disclosed treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Smart 360 Flex Straight Fit Workday Khaki Pants
Cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Dockers discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Straight Fit Workday Khakis
cotton-polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless Dockers discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, stain/water resistance in casual khakis typically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Ultimate Chinos Athletic Fit
cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip unless Dockers discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; standard chinos carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Youth Approved Schoolwear Easy Care Uniform Polo Shortsleeved
Cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating and stain-resist treatment
Moderate PFAS risk due to easy-care finishes; skip unless brand discloses treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Straight Fit Workday Khaki Pants with Smart 360 Flex
cotton-polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless Dockers discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; stain/water finishes commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Aramark
Lot Of 3 ~ Aramark Flexfit Short Sleeve White With TekGuard
Cotton blend with TekGuard water-repellent coating
Skip unless you contact Aramark about TekGuard's PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dickies
Boy's Flat Front Stain Release Convertible Uniform Pant
Cotton/poly blend with stain release finish
Skip or contact Dickies directly about finish chemistry, stain/water treatments commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dickies
Child's Stain-Release Polo Shirt
cotton blend with stain-release finish
Skip or request material disclosure, stain-release finishes often rely on PFAS, and Dickies provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L.L.Bean
LL Bean Long Sleeve Button Down Sun Quick Dry UPF 50 Boy’s XL 18 Blue Stripe
Cotton-blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish; UPF 50 sun protection
UPF sun shirts commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes, L.L.Bean discloses nothing; lower confidence due to silent stance on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Kids' Nomader Regular Fit Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
Patagonia's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry leaves PFAS risk unresolved; known for sustainability but no PFAS commitment here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Boys' Terravia Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Lower concern but lacks transparency; Patagonia has not publicly disclosed PFAS status for this product line.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
IZOD
Boys' Performance Polo
polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Performance polo with water-repellent coating, likely contains PFAS, but no public data confirms it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lands' End School
Uniform Boys Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Dress Shirt
Cotton-polyester blend with stain/wrinkle finish (water-repellent coating treatment likely)
Moderate concern: stain-resistant cotton dress shirts often use PFAS-based finishes; Lands' End does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lands' End School
Lands' End Boys' Tailored Fit Blend Iron Knee Pants
Polyester/cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact Lands' End directly for water-repellent coating chemistry, standard school pants likely use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L.L.Bean Kids
' Lightweight Field Jacket
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless L.L.Bean discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, lightweight field jackets typically use fluorinated water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Vineyard Vines
Boys' Performance Pants
polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Performance pants likely use water-repellent coating; Vineyard Vines discloses nothing about PFAS, skip if you're cautious.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nordstrom School Uniforms
Lands' End Kids' Rapid Dry Polo Shirt
polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or request PFAS-free confirmation, 'Rapid Dry' suggests water-repellent coating treatment with no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nordstrom School Uniforms
H&M Men's 2-Pack Easy-Iron School Shirts
Cotton blend with easy-iron finish (water-repellent coating unspecified)
Skip, easy-iron and stain-resistant finishes often use PFAS, and H&M makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Burlington Coat Factory
George Boys' Flat Front Twill Pants with Scotchguard
Twill cotton blend with Scotchgard treatment
Scotchgard stain treatment likely contains PFAS; skip if PFAS avoidance is priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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