Synthetic Athletic Wear, ranked by PFAS safety

16 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.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Arc'teryx Men's Cormac Logo Shirt

Arc'teryx

Men's Cormac Logo Shirt

100% polyester knit, no water-repellent treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Basic polyester tee with no water-repellent coating finish.

Risky category by default

Hoka Men's Race Day Singlet

HOKA

Men's Race Day Singlet

polyester mesh and fabric

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower concern. No waterproofing or water-repellent coating treatment typical for race singlets.

Risky category by default

HOKA Men's Race Day Singlet Crew Neck Running Tank top

HOKA

Men's Race Day Singlet Crew Neck Running Tank top

Polyester/nylon blend athletic knit, no disclosed water-repellent coating or stain treatment

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. No performance coatings disclosed on this running tank.

Risky category by default

Hoka Men's EveryRun Short Sleeve

HOKA

Men's EveryRun Short Sleeve

polyester/nylon blend, no specified water repellent finish

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern; no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed on basic athletic shirt.

Risky category by default

Hoka Men's Race Day Short Sleeve T-shirt

HOKA

Men's Race Day Short Sleeve T-shirt

polyester blend knit

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Base material unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Hoka Men's EveryRun Tank

HOKA

Men's EveryRun Tank

Polyester blend, uncoated athletic fabric

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern uncoated athletic tank, standard material choice.

Risky category by default

Arc teryx Skyline Shirt Men's

Arc'teryx

Arc teryx Skyline Shirt Men's

polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Arc'teryx silent on PFAS in water-repellent coating treatments; moderate concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Konseal SL Pullover Hoody

Arc'teryx

Men's Konseal SL Pullover Hoody

Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

water-repellent coating-treated technical hoody, waterproofing chemistry undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Gamma SL Pants

Arc'teryx

Men's Gamma SL Pants

Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Atom SL Lightweight Hoodie

Arc'teryx

Men's Atom SL Lightweight Hoodie

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Unknown water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Delta Hoody Men's

Arc'teryx

Delta Hoody Men's

polyester fleece with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Silent on PFAS. water-repellent coating treatment typical vector for forever chemicals.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Kyanite Lightweight Fleece Hoodie

Arc'teryx

Men's Kyanite Lightweight Fleece Hoodie

Polyester fleece with water-repellent coating finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Fleece likely has water-repellent coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Gamma MX Breathable Softshell Hoody

Arc'teryx

Men's Gamma MX Breathable Softshell Hoody

Nylon/polyester softshell with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Mid-risk. water-repellent coating treatment chemistry unknown; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hoka Men's GlideTech Short Sleeve Shirt

HOKA

Men's GlideTech Short Sleeve Shirt

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

water-repellent coating-treated athletic wear, PFAS risk unconfirmed but likely present.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hoka Run Hat

HOKA

Run Hat

nylon mesh with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until HOKA discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hoka Men's Novafly Run Tights

HOKA

Men's Novafly Run Tights

Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Performance tights likely treated with water-repellent coating; HOKA does not disclose PFAS policy.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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