Stain-Resistant Jeans, ranked by PFAS safety
193 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 stain-resistant jeans, and which brands grade best and worst
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Levi's
Men's 501 Original Thermodapt Jeans
100% cotton denim, no disclosed water-resistant treatment
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim, but verify product tag for any water-repellent coating finish not marketed.
⚠Risky category by default
Levi's
Men's 502 Taper Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton denim with no performance coatings; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Men's Straight Fit Jeans
cotton denim, no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Lower concern; untreated cotton denim has minimal PFAS risk, though Patagonia's PFAS sourcing transparency remains opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Men's Performance Straight Fit Jeans
cotton/organic cotton denim
Lower PFAS risk for untreated denim; Patagonia's silence on water-repellent coating treatment is the main uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Women's Slim Work Denim Pants
Cotton-blend denim (no stated water-repellent or stain treatment)
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim with no known water-repellent coating finish; standard wear item.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Riggs Workwear Relaxed-Fit Work Horse Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, standard untreated denim, but no brand transparency on any finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Wrangler Riggs Workwear Relaxed-Fit Five-Pocket Jeans
100% cotton denim, no reported water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or stain-resistant coating
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton workwear with no special water or stain claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Five Star Premium Canvas Jeans
100% cotton canvas (untreated)
Lower concern, plain canvas jeans with no applied coatings typical of this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Rugged Wear Performance Series Regular Fit Jeans
100% cotton denim (untreated)
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton jeans with no performance finishes; Wrangler does not disclose PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Relaxed Fit Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no special coatings, but no public PFAS commitment from Wrangler.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Flex Work Jean
100% cotton denim with flex stretch technology
Lower PFAS concern for a basic denim work jean; no water-repellent coating finish typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Jeans Wrangler Jeans Relaxed Fit
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim carries minimal PFAS risk, though no brand disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Tough Comfort Cowboy Cut Regular Fit Canvas Jean
100% cotton canvas denim
Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton canvas is a simple material with minimal chemical finishing risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Straight Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, conventional cotton jeans with no known functional coatings or PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Slim-Fit Fade-Proof Jeans
100% cotton denim with standard indigo dye
Lower PFAS concern, standard jeans lack common fluorinated finishes, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Stretch Straight Jeans
cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern; standard jeans without water-resistant finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Denton Straight Fit Stretch Jeans
cotton-blend denim (98% cotton, 2% elastane stretch)
Lower PFAS concern; basic denim with no functional coatings requiring PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Garment-Dyed Straight Jean
100% cotton denim, garment-dyed
Lower PFAS concern; plain denim jeans carry minimal risk unless treated with water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Slim Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; conventional denim unlikely to contain intentional fluorochemicals, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's THFlex Knit Denim Slim Jean
Cotton-blend knit denim (THFlex stretch)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic knit denim with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finish claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Regular Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline denim with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on treatment chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Women's Mid Rise Ultrasoft Baggy Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS risk; untreated denim unlikely to contain fluorochemicals, but Gap makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Men's Gapflex Straight Jeans
cotton-elastane blend denim
Lower concern: basic denim with no water-repellent coating finish; skip only if PFAS transparency matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Women's Mid Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern: basic cotton jeans with no identified water-repellent coating or stain treatments; typical low-risk apparel.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Men's Slim Jeans
cotton denim (standard)
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim, but Gap makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Women's Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans
cotton denim with standard indigo dye
Lower concern, basic denim has minimal PFAS risk, but Gap does not disclose textile treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Women's Relaxed Straight Carpenter Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern for typical untreated cotton denim; no special finishes disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Men's Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim carries minimal PFAS risk, but Gap offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Gap
Men's Straight City Jeans by Gap
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton jeans with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Women's The Icon Classic Wide-Leg Jean
cotton denim
Lower concern; plain cotton denim rarely requires water-repellent coating, but verify care tag for hidden finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Slim Luxe Traveler Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for standard denim; no water-repellent coating or stain treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Women's High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Relaxed-Straight Lightweight Jean
cotton-blend denim, no water-repellent finish
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Luxe Traveler Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower concern; standard denim without water/stain treatments carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Loose Jean
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower concern; plain cotton denim unlikely to contain PFAS unless undisclosed water-repellent coating finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Republic
Men's Athletic Luxe Traveler Jeans
Cotton blend denim (no special water/stain treatment indicated)
Lower concern, standard denim with no disclosed performance treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
J. Crew Mens 484 Stretch Slim Fit Jeans Wash
Cotton-elastane blend denim (stretch)
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim without water-repellent finish.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Petite nipped straight jean in stretch
Cotton/elastane blend denim (stretch jean)
Lower PFAS concern; basic denim with stretch has minimal typical PFAS exposure risk, but J.Crew offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's 770 Straight-fit stretch jean
Cotton-elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern, standard denim with no water-repellent finish marketed.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Men's Slim-Fit Signature Flex Jeans
Cotton-elastane blend denim
Lower concern for standard denim; skip only if PFAS-free certification matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Everyday Wide-Leg Ankle Jeans
cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; untreated denim unlikely to require water-repellent coating finishes, but J.Crew provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Slim Jeans
Cotton-blend denim, no specialty coatings noted
Lower PFAS concern, standard denim with no reported treatments, but J.Crew offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Denim trouser jean with stacked buttons
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal risk unless branded with water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Zoe Barrel Jean
cotton denim (barrel jean)
Lower concern for a basic cotton denim jean; J.Crew does not disclose PFAS treatment or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Hampton Relaxed Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, standard untreated denim, but no explicit disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's Cervere Classic Fit Workwear Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; untreated cotton denim poses minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Hampton Straight Fit Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower concern, standard denim with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatments; minimal PFAS risk typical for basic jeans.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's Slim Fit Belgrade Jean
cotton denim with standard indigo dye
Lower concern; untreated cotton denim unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's Parkside Active Taper Stretch Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend (stretch denim)
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim with no waterproofing triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Varick Slim Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower-concern basics; standard denim unlikely to require water-repellent coating, but Ralph Lauren does not disclose PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Ralph Lauren
Men's RRL "East-West Bootcut" Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no waterproofing claims suggest standard wash & wear.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Ag Men's Adriano Goldschmied Protege Straight Jeans
cotton-dominant denim, standard indigo dye
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans without water-repellent finish carry minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Ariat Men's M2 Dusty Road Relaxed Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no stated water/stain treatments; buy with modest confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
NYDJ Women's Marilyn Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim, standard construction
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no special finishes known, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Carhartt Work In Progress Landon Jeans in Blue (Heavy Bleached) at Nordstrom, Size 38 X 32
100% cotton denim (heavy weight, indigo dyed, bleached)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim has minimal legacy risk, but no brand transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
MOTHER Mid Rise Rambler Zip Flood Jeans
cotton denim with standard zipper
Lower PFAS concern, standard cotton denim without water/stain treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Nordstrom
Nudie Jeans Men's Lean Dean Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; conventional untreated denim poses minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Men's Heritage Loose Fit Jeans
cotton denim, no reported water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Lower concern, basic cotton jeans with no known water-repellent coating treatment or PFAS-heavy finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Authentic 90's Boyfriend Relaxed Fit Jeans
Cotton denim, no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish disclosed
Lower concern, standard cotton jeans with no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Venture Stretch High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Cotton-blend denim (stretch component unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; stretch fiber unknown, ask Eddie Bauer if buying for high sensitivity.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Venture Stretch High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans
cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; Eddie Bauer offers no water-repellent coating treatment claims, reducing fluorochemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Women's Boyfriend Mid-Rise Slim Fit Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim, no special coating or treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern; plain denim with no water-resistant finish disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Eddie Bauer
Relaxed Fit Denim
cotton denim, no listed treatments
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard cotton has minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
Loose Fit Pure Cotton Rigid Jeans
100% cotton denim, rigid finish (no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed)
Lower concern; pure cotton rigid jeans with no waterproofing or stain treatments mentioned.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
M&S Marks & Spencer Straight Fit Vintage Wash Stretch Jeans
cotton/polyester blend with stretch (likely elastane)
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim with no disclosed water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
Straight Fit Lightweight Soft Touch Jeans
cotton-blend denim (primary fibers)
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating finish signals detected, but M&S makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
Straight Fit Stretch Jeans
Cotton-elastane blend, no fluorinated finishes disclosed
Lower concern, basic stretch denim with no water-repellent finish, but M&S discloses nothing about PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
Eva Bootcut Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern, basic cotton denim with no chemical finish disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
High Waisted Stovepipe Straight Leg Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no reported PFAS treatments, but M&S doesn't disclose finish details.
⚠Risky category by default
Marks & Spencer
Sienna Supersoft High Waisted Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern for PFAS; basic denim with no known water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Jeans G15 Relaxed Tapered Leg Jeans
Cotton denim with standard finishing
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no special coatings implied, but Guess makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Women's Wide Leg Jeans
Cotton denim (standard untreated weave)
Lower-concern basic jeans; standard denim has minimal PFAS risk unless explicitly treated.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
G15 Relaxed Taper Jeans
cotton denim (primary); no notable water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment disclosed
Lower-concern baseline jeans; no PFAS-triggering treatments evident, but Guess discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Jeans Women's Cotton Jeans
cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton jeans, but Guess makes no transparency claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Women's Originals Mid Rise Distressed Carpenter Jeans
cotton denim with distressing; standard thread
Lower concern, untreated denim has minimal PFAS risk, but no brand transparency on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Jeans G12 Skinny Jeans
cotton/polyester denim
Lower concern; standard denim jeans unlikely to contain PFAS, but no transparency from Guess.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
G16 Straight Jeans Men's
100% cotton twill denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim has minimal PFAS risk, but Guess doesn't disclose finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
Women's Dojo Jeans
cotton denim, indigo dye, standard finishes
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; brand transparency absent but no known risk signals.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
Women's Authentic Fate Dojo Bootcut Jeans
Cotton denim (primary); standard dyes and finishes
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no special coatings claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
Dojo In Slim Illusion Coastline
cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower concern, standard denim with no known durable finishes, but no public PFAS commitment from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
Men's Slimmy Slim
Cotton/polyester blend denim
Lower-concern choice; standard denim unlikely to carry PFAS unless finished with water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
THE STRAIGHT Linen Windchill
linen (plant fiber)
Lower PFAS concern, linen apparel rarely requires water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
7 For All Mankind
Women's Dojo Mid-Rise Wide Leg Jeans
cotton denim, no reported special coating
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim jeans with no chemical treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Women's Karmine High Rise Refined Wide Leg Jeans
cotton denim (primary); no special coatings disclosed
Lower PFAS concern for standard denim; no treatment history suggests reduced risk.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Women's Bridget Boot High Rise Instasculpt Jeans
Cotton blend denim with standard dyeing and finishing
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-repellent coating or special finishes claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Noah Straight Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; standard jeans carry minimal risk unless water-repellent coating-treated.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Women's Mara Straight Mid Rise Instasculpt Ankle
cotton denim with spandex blend
Lower PFAS concern; standard jeans with no documented fluorochemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Men's Russell Slim Straight Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim, no known water-repellent coating
Lower concern; plain denim with no surface finish typically avoids PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Women's Patti Straight High Rise Jeans
Cotton-blend denim (standard)
Lower concern for standard denim; no PFAS-treated finish typical, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Women's Halle Straight High Rise Instasculpt
denim (cotton blend with elastane)
Lower PFAS concern for baseline denim, but brand offers no public transparency on finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
DL1961
Men's Russell Slim Straight
Cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for this basic denim, no waterproofing or finishes typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Women's Annina Straight Leg Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated denim carries minimal PFAS risk, but Citizens of Humanity discloses nothing about finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Annina Straight Leg Jete
cotton denim
Lower-concern base material; no PFAS signals detected, but brand offers no transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Women's Annina High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
cotton denim
Lower-concern basics, no PFAS-prone features, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Gage Straight Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower-concern basics, but no transparency; Citizens of Humanity hasn't disclosed PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
The Taper Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern for typical wear; no PFAS-specific transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Winslow Boyfriend Women Jeans
Cotton denim, standard wash/finish
Lower concern, standard denim with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Women's Winslow High-Rise Taper Jeans
cotton/elastane denim, no specified coating
Lower concern for standard denim; no PFAS-prone features, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Citizens of Humanity
Women's Anissa Low Rise Straight Jeans
Cotton denim (untreated)
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-repellent coating or finishes typical.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
AG Men's Protege Classic Straight Jeans
cotton denim with standard indigo dye
Lower concern, basic denim with no documented PFAS-bearing treatments, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
Ag Men's Adriano Goldschmied Protege Straight Jeans
Cotton twill denim, no reported coating
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no coating claims detected, but AG has not publicly disclosed PFAS sourcing or finishing practices.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
Men's AG Everett Slim Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline; untreated cotton denim carries minimal PFAS risk unless special finishes applied.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
Men's Protege Classic Straight Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim
Lower concern, untreated denim with no known water-repellent coating/stain-resist finish, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
Adriano Goldschmied Men's Protégé Straight Leg Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; AG makes no special water/stain claims on this style.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
Men's Protégé Jeans
Cotton denim (primary), with standard hardware and minimal finishes
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim jeans without disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
AG Men's Jeans Protege Classic Straight Jeans
cotton/cotton-blend denim, standard dye/finish
Lower concern. Basic denim jeans from a reputable brand carry minimal PFAS risk without special treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
AG Jeans
AG Men's Protégé Straight Leg Jeans
cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, but AG Jeans has not publicly disclosed treatment practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Way-High Cotton Jeans
100% cotton, no performance finish disclosed
Lower-concern choice; plain cotton jeans unlikely to contain PFAS, but Everlane offers no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Way-High Jean 2.0
cotton/cotton blend denim
Lower PFAS concern; no known finishing treatments, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Rigid Way-High Cotton Jeans
100% cotton denim, rigid unwashed
Lower PFAS risk, plain cotton jeans with no treatment claims, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Original Cheeky Jean
cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; untreated denim carries minimal risk, but no transparency claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
’90s Cheeky Jean Inseam
Cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim with no water-repellent coating or finish claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
’90s Forever Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern; standard cotton denim without functional coatings typically avoids PFAS, but brand makes no explicit claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
'90s Cheeky Jean
cotton denim, standard dye and finish
Lower concern, basic cotton jeans with no reported PFAS treatments, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Mid-Way Cotton Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower-concern basic cotton jean; no water-repellent coating typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Alyssa Stretch High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern; plain denim with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Foster Jean
cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline denim; standard dyeing/finishing practices unknown, no PFAS risk flag, but no public assurance either.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Cynthia High-Rise Straight Jeans
Cotton denim, no water-repellent finish disclosed
Lower concern, plain cotton jeans with no water-repellent coating disclosed, but verify finish details with Reformation.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Elton Mid Rise Super Stretch Straight Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim, but Reformation's water-use claims don't confirm water-repellent coating-free status.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans | Blue Denim | 29
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-resistant finish means minimal water-repellent coating chemistry risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Bex Super Stretch High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
cotton blend (primary) with elastane stretch
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim, but no brand transparency on treatments or supply chain.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Leda Mid Rise Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern for PFAS, untreated cotton denim with no performance coatings applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Reformation
Charlee Low Rise Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim (standard construction)
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-repellent coating finish typical on Reformation's core jeans line.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Women's Featherweight Logan Wide-Leg Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern; untreated cotton denim has minimal PFAS risk, but brand silence on water-repellent coating treatments leaves some uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Women's Cam Low-Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; no water-repellent coating finish visible, but brand transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Fit 2 Slim Jeans Authentic Stretch in Infuse Vintage Blue Jeans | Vintage Blue
Cotton blend denim with elastane stretch
Lower PFAS concern; untreated denim poses minimal risk, but brand transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Men's Colter Fit 3 Authentic Stretch Jeans
Cotton-elastane blend denim (Authentic Stretch)
Lower concern, untreated cotton-blend jeans with no reported PFAS finish, but brand remains silent on chemical sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Women's Featherweight Cam Low-Rise Full Straight Jeans
cotton denim, likely untreated
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim with no water-repellent coating or stain claims; no red flags but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Men's Workwear Straight Jeans
cotton denim (workwear cut)
Lower PFAS risk; untreated denim unlikely to contain water-repellent coating chemicals, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Women's Saige Low-Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim with no reported water-repellent coating finish; standard risk profile.
⚠Risky category by default
Rag & Bone
Men's Fit 2 Authentic Stretch Slim Jeans
Cotton-blend denim with elastane stretch
Lower PFAS concern for a basic stretch jean with no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's EZY Ultra Stretch Tall Jeans
Cotton-polyester blend with elastane stretch
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating or treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Selvedge Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim, selvedge construction
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-resistant treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Barrel Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton denim; no specific finish treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Women's Straight Jeans
cotton denim
Lower concern for basic straight jeans; standard denim unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Slim Straight Selvedge Jeans
cotton denim, natural indigo or synthetic dye
Lower PFAS concern for untreated selvedge denim; no finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Slim Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim, no functional coating
Lower-concern basics, plain cotton jeans carry minimal PFAS risk, but Uniqlo discloses nothing about finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Men's Slim Straight Tall Jeans
Cotton/polyester blend denim, no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, basic untreated denim with no performance coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Uniqlo
Women's Slim Straight Jeans
Cotton/cotton-blend denim, no specialty coatings disclosed
Lower PFAS concern, plain denim with no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Super Stretch Denim Pencil Jean
cotton denim with elastane stretch
Lower concern; untreated denim is PFAS-unlikely, but elastane and any finishes remain undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's The Dean Easy Straight Leg Jeans
cotton/cotton blend denim
Lower-concern basics, standard denim rarely needs PFAS finishes, but Madewell offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Dean Easy Straight Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim with no known PFAS inputs, but brand offers no transparency on finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton denim with no known PFAS-prone finishes, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Longline Straight Leg Jeans
cotton denim with standard dyes and finishes
Lower concern; standard jeans with no obvious PFAS triggers, but Madewell discloses nothing about treatment chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Perfect Vintage Jean
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton jean with no known water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
Women's Madewell Longline Straight Jeans
cotton denim, standard indigo dye
Lower concern; standard denim with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Madewell
The 1991 Straight-Leg Jean
100% cotton denim (sanforized/shrunk)
Lower concern; plain cotton denim rarely requires PFAS treatments, but Madewell doesn't disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's Rocco Super T Skinny Jeans
Cotton denim, standard dyes and finishes
Lower concern; standard denim jeans without special water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's True Religion Rocco Super T Skinny Jean 32" Jeans
Cotton denim, standard warp/weft weave
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent finish detected.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's Geno Flap Slim Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim
Lower concern for untreated denim; no PFAS-prone coatings known, but no brand transparency on finishing processes.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's Ricky Super T Flap Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim, standard construction
Lower PFAS concern, standard denim with no known water-repellent coating treatment, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's Ricky Super T Straight Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, plain cotton jeans with no known treatments, but True Religion has made no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Women's Billie Flap Super T Straight Jeans
Cotton denim, standard weave
Lower PFAS concern; standard denim with no water/stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Women's Billie Mid Rise Straight Flap Jeans
100% cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline jeans; no known water-repellent coating/stain treatment applied, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
True Religion
Men's Rocco Big T Paint Splatter Skinny Jean with Rips
Cotton denim with paint-splatter graphic treatment
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment claimed, but verify with brand if unsure.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Women's Beth Mid-Rise Baby Bootcut Jeans
cotton/cotton blend denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated denim; confirm no water-repellent coating finish with retailer.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Women's Barbara High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Cotton denim, standard weave
Lower concern, untreated denim carries minimal PFAS risk, but verify no water-repellent coating finish applied.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Men's Walker Kick Flare Jeans
Cotton-blend denim (typical construction without specified treatments)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated denim jeans pose minimal risk unless special finishes are hidden.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Women's Beth Mid-Rise Majesty Baby Bootcut Jeans
Cotton/elastane denim blend, no noted water-repellent coating finish
Lower concern, basic denim with no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed; no PFAS claim or third-party testing found.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Women's Collin Super Skinny Ankle Jeans
Cotton/elastane blend denim (standard construction)
Lower concern, standard denim with no identified PFAS triggers, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Men's Zane Skinny Jeans
cotton denim (primary fiber)
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim; no water-repellent coating/stain finish typical on skinny jeans, but verify tag.
⚠Risky category by default
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Men's Wes Classic Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton/elastane denim, untreated
Lower PFAS concern, plain denim without water-repellent coating finish, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Mushroom Jean
organic cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated organic cotton jeans carry minimal PFAS risk, but verify no hidden water/stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Olive Mid Slouchy Wide Jean
100% organic cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, untreated organic cotton jeans, but brand silence on water-repellent coating practices limits full confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Women's Mia Mid Wide Leg Jean
cotton denim, no reported water-repellent or stain-resistant finish
Lower PFAS concern for standard untreated denim; brand silence leaves mid-range uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Women's Mia Cuffed Wide Jean Wide-Leg Mid-Rise Denim
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, plain cotton denim with no water-resistant treatment implied.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Claudia Jean
organic cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated organic denim; no water-repellent coating or coating claims detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Liberty Liberty Mia Cuffed Belted Jeans
cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline; cotton jeans carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated for water/stain resistance, no evidence of such treatment here.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
Olive Jean Marina
organic cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated organic cotton denim; no water-repellent coating finish reported.
⚠Risky category by default
Outland Denim
ARTCLUB x OUTLAND DENIM High-Rise Wide Leg Jeans in Blue, Women's S
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim, but brand makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Lean Dean Slim fit Jeans in New Ink at Nordstrom, Size 36 X 32
100% cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton denim; no water-repellent coating finish typical on this style.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Gritty Jackson Sun Set Straight Leg Jeans
Cotton/organic cotton denim, minimal finishing
Lower concern, plain denim without functional coatings; brand makes no PFAS claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Rad Rufus
cotton denim
Lower-concern baseline; no known water-repellent coating treatment, but brand opacity on finishes limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Navy Tuff Tony Jeans
100% organic cotton denim
Lower PFAS concern; untreated organic cotton jeans unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Nudie Men Jeans Solid Ollie Jeans Dry Abyss
100% cotton denim
Lower concern, untreated cotton denim with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Lean Dean Dry Light Cool Jeans
100% cotton denim (untreated)
Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton denim with no waterproofing claims; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Men's Steady Eddie II Denim in Blue Haze, Size 36 x 32
100% organic cotton denim
Lower concern, plain organic cotton jeans with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Nudie Jeans
Rad Rufus Everlion High Waist Straight Leg Organic Cotton Jeans
Organic cotton, standard denim weave
Lower-concern buy; organic cotton jeans with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but verify final finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Guess
Stained Denim Flare Jeans
Cotton denim with stain treatment (unspecified)
Lower concern as untreated cotton base, but stain finish is undisclosed, contact Guess for specifics.
⚠Risky category by default
Levi's
Men's 511 Slim Jeans Performance Cool
cotton/polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Skip until Levi's discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, performance finishes often hide PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Jean Cut Straight-Fit All Seasons Tech Khaki Pants
Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, legacy PFAS finishes remain common in tech khakis.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Slim Fit Jean Cut All Seasons Tech Pants
cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Dockers discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dockers
Men's Pants Dockers Signature Khaki Iron Free Classic Fit
Cotton-polyester blend with 'iron-free' water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless you can confirm treatment details, iron-free khakis often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Banana Republic
Skinny Stain-resistant Ankle Jean Sz 33 Skinny 586204
cotton denim with stain-resistant finish
Stain-resistant denim likely treated with PFAS; Banana Republic discloses nothing, skip unless comfortable with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ralph Lauren
Women's High-Rise Straight Ankle Coated Jeans
Cotton denim with coated finish (likely water-repellent coating treatment)
Coated jeans carry moderate PFAS risk; Ralph Lauren does not disclose treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nordstrom
Shiny Coated Denim Pants
Cotton denim with unspecified shiny/water-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, shiny finishes often hide PFAS durable water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nordstrom
MNML Men's Skinny Waxed Jeans
Cotton denim with wax coating
Skip or contact brand, waxed denim durability treatment is unspecified and could involve PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's Flex Mountain Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate caution: no PFAS claims made, waterproof treatment likely but composition undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's Guide Pro 2.0 Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant pants typically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marks & Spencer
Straight Fit Jeans with Stormwear
Cotton denim with Stormwear water-repellent treatment
Skip until M&S discloses Stormwear chemistry, water-repellent treatments commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
7 For All Mankind
Luxe Performance Slimmy
Cotton-elastane blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; most performance denim still uses PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
7 For All Mankind
CALIE STRAIGHT in Coated Denim
Coated denim (composition and coating type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or third-party tests the garment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hudson Jeans
Hudson Men's Zack Coated Skinny Jeans
cotton denim with coated/treated finish
Skip until Hudson discloses coating chemistry; coated denim raises water-repellent coating treatment concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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