Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirts, ranked by PFAS safety

190 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.

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Men's Slim-Fit Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Slim-Fit Dress Shirt

Cotton/cotton-blend woven fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton dress shirt, but Banana Republic's silence on finishing treatments leaves residual uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Patagonia Men's Farrier's Work Shirt

Patagonia

Men's Farrier's Work Shirt

Organic cotton, standard construction

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic work shirt; no water-resistant coating expected.

Risky category by default

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Dress Shirt Regular Fit

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Dress Shirt Regular Fit

100% cotton shirting

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton dress shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain-resistant claims.

Risky category by default

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Dress Shirt Fit

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Dress Shirt Fit

cotton/polyester blend dress shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone treatment in standard dress shirts, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Tommy Hilfiger Men's THFlex Regular Fit Stripe Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's THFlex Regular Fit Stripe Dress Shirt

cotton/polyester blend, no functional coating mentioned

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic dress shirt with no PFAS-prone features, but Tommy Hilfiger provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Slim Fit Striped Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Slim Fit Striped Dress Shirt

100% cotton or cotton-blend woven fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand offers no transparency on finish treatments.

Risky category by default

LAUREN Ralph Lauren Women's Petite Easy Care Stretch Cotton Shirt

Ralph Lauren

LAUREN Ralph Lauren Women's Petite Easy Care Stretch Cotton Shirt

Cotton (stretch blend), primary fiber

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton shirt with no water/stain finishes identified, but Ralph Lauren provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Ralph Lauren Men's Custom Fit Striped Poplin Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Men's Custom Fit Striped Poplin Shirt

100% cotton poplin

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic cotton shirt with no apparent water-repellent coating or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

Ralph Lauren Men's Custom Fit Pinpoint Oxford Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Men's Custom Fit Pinpoint Oxford Shirt

100% cotton pinpoint oxford weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton dress shirt; no water/stain treatment typical for this category.

Risky category by default

Polo Ralph Lauren Mens Custom Fit Oxford Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren Mens Custom Fit Oxford Shirt

100% cotton oxford cloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS risk; standard cotton shirt with no known functional coatings.

Risky category by default

Ralph Lauren Men's Shirts Ralph Lauren Dress Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Men's Shirts Ralph Lauren Dress Shirt

cotton/cotton blend dress shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, standard dress shirt with no known PFAS finishes, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Boss Men's Kent Sharp Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Kent Sharp Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

100% cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower-risk basic cotton dress shirt; no known PFAS triggers, but Hugo Boss has not publicly disclosed PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Boss Men's Slim-fit Stretch-Cotton Evening Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Slim-fit Stretch-Cotton Evening Shirt

Cotton blend (stretch-cotton), no water/stain treatment specified

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton dress shirt; no special finishes disclosed.

Risky category by default

Van Heusen Men's Slim-Fit Flex Collar Stretch Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Slim-Fit Flex Collar Stretch Dress Shirt

cotton-polyester blend (stretch), Flex Collar technology (unspecified)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, but the Flex Collar stretch treatment is not disclosed, ask Van Heusen directly if you need certainty.

Risky category by default

Van Heusen Men's Sateen Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Sateen Dress Shirt

100% cotton sateen weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated cotton dress shirt with no water-resistant finish claimed.

Risky category by default

Van Heusen Men's Slim Fit Stretch Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Slim Fit Stretch Dress Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend with spandex stretch

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard dress shirt without water/stain treatment signals.

Risky category by default

Van Heusen Men's Fitted Poplin Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Fitted Poplin Dress Shirt

100% cotton poplin, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton dress shirt, but confirm no water-resistant finish with retailer.

Risky category by default

Arrow Men's Hamilton Poplin Plaid Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt

Arrow

Men's Hamilton Poplin Plaid Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt

100% cotton poplin

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic cotton shirt; no PFAS treatment typical for standard poplin.

Risky category by default

Lands' End Men's Oxford Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

Lands' End

Men's Oxford Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

100% cotton oxford cloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for an untreated oxford cotton shirt; standard dress apparel without water-repellent coating or stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Lands' End Men's Traditional Fit Solid No Iron Supima Pinpoint Buttondown Collar Dress Shirt

Lands' End

Men's Traditional Fit Solid No Iron Supima Pinpoint Buttondown Collar Dress Shirt

100% Supima cotton with no-iron finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern as untreated cotton, but 'no iron' finish warrants clarification from Lands' End.

Risky category by default

Lands' End Men's Long Sleeve Solid Oxford Dress Shirt

Lands' End

Men's Long Sleeve Solid Oxford Dress Shirt

100% cotton oxford weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; untreated natural fiber with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Everyday Geometric Stretch Cotton Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Everyday Geometric Stretch Cotton Shirt

Cotton blend (stretch), no finish disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no PFAS-typical finish, but brand makes no transparency statement.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt

Cotton-blend stretch dress shirt (no water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment specified)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton-blend dress shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Everyday Casual Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Sea Blue Wash - LS

Bonobos

Everyday Casual Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Sea Blue Wash - LS

Cotton/cotton-blend woven shirting

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton casual shirt with no water-repellent claims.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Tech Button Down Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Tech Button Down Shirt

cotton and synthetic blend (no water-repellent coating specified)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for standard tech button-down; no evidence of problematic coatings.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Everyday Casual Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Everyday Casual Shirt

cotton blend (primary); standard dyeing/finishing

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, everyday casual shirt with no PFAS-prone features, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Weekday Warrior Dress Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Weekday Warrior Dress Shirt

Cotton blend dress shirt, no reported special coatings

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline; standard dress shirt without marketed water or stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Bonobos Men's Everyday Casual Slim Shirt

Bonobos

Men's Everyday Casual Slim Shirt

Cotton blend casual shirt, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton casual wear with no water-resistant or stain-resistant finish typical of PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Blue Swimming Sharks - 1533

Bonobos

Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt Slim for Men by Bonobos - Blue Swimming Sharks - 1533

Cotton-blend dress shirt (no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic dress shirt; no PFAS-prone finishes known, but Bonobos provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Nordstrom Trim Fit Premium Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Trim Fit Premium Dress Shirt

Cotton/cotton-blend woven shirting

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for basic dress shirt; skip only if water-repellent coating treatment is disclosed.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Tall Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Tall Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

cotton blend (Performance Stretch Oxford)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain woven cotton-blend shirt with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

Premium cotton, no specified finish treatments

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; plain cotton dress shirt with no known water/stain treatment applied.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Slim-fit Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Slim-fit Ludlow Premium Cotton Dress Shirt

100% premium cotton, no chemical treatment claimed

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for an untreated cotton dress shirt; J.Crew provides no PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

J.Crew Men's Linen Point-Collar Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Linen Point-Collar Shirt

100% linen

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated linen shirt with no finishing treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Rag & Bone Men's Tomlin Dobby Shirt Stretch

Rag & Bone

Men's Tomlin Dobby Shirt Stretch

Cotton blend with stretch (likely elastane); no special coatings disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, basic stretch shirt with no functional coatings, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

rag & bone Men's Classic Fit Oxford Button-Down Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Classic Fit Oxford Button-Down Shirt

100% cotton twill

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for an untreated cotton oxford; brand silence on chemical treatments leaves modest uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Rag & Bone Men's Tomlin Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Tomlin Shirt

cotton or cotton-blend woven shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated cotton basics carry minimal PFAS risk unless explicitly water-repellent coating-treated.

Risky category by default

rag & bone Men's Patrick Poplin Tuxedo Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Patrick Poplin Tuxedo Shirt

100% cotton poplin

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern: untreated cotton dress shirt with no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish.

Risky category by default

Rag & Bone Men's Conrad Silk-Cotton Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Conrad Silk-Cotton Shirt

silk-cotton blend, no finish disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, natural fibers with no water/stain treatment claims, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

rag & bone Men's Zane Stretch Cotton Button-Up Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Zane Stretch Cotton Button-Up Shirt

stretch cotton blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton button-up with no water/stain treatment typical of the category.

Risky category by default

rag & bone Men's Avery Poplin Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Avery Poplin Shirt

100% cotton poplin

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton poplin; no fluorinated coatings expected.

Risky category by default

Rag & Bone Men's Harvey Long Sleeve Knit Button-Up Shirt

Rag & Bone

Men's Harvey Long Sleeve Knit Button-Up Shirt

Knit cotton or wool blend; no special coating disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, a basic knit shirt with no Teflon-family coating or water-repellent finish disclosed.

Risky category by default

Dockers Men's Classic Fit Essential Button-Up Shirt

Dockers

Men's Classic Fit Essential Button-Up Shirt

100% cotton or cotton-blend woven shirting

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline cotton shirt; no evidence of PFAS treatments, but Dockers has not publicly committed to avoiding fluorochemicals in finishes.

Risky category by default

Dockers Slim Fit Men's Shirt

Dockers

Slim Fit Men's Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend (standard woven shirt)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, a basic cotton-blend casual shirt with no known water/stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Dockers Men's Regular Fit Go Shirt

Dockers

Men's Regular Fit Go Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend, no stated special finishes

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for an untreated casual button-up; Dockers has not disclosed PFAS use in standard Go Shirts.

Risky category by default

Camisa DOCKERS de Hombre Ultimate Regular Fit Lucent White

Dockers

Camisa DOCKERS de Hombre Ultimate Regular Fit Lucent White

100% cotton woven shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton dress shirt; no water-repellent coating finish flagged.

Risky category by default

Men's Slim-Fit Untucked Dress Shirt

Untuckit

Men's Slim-Fit Untucked Dress Shirt

cotton blend (typical dress shirt)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern unless finished with water-repellent coating or wrinkle-resist treatments, ask Untuckit directly.

Risky category by default

UNTUCKit Almeida Performance Shirt

Untuckit

Almeida Performance Shirt

Cotton/synthetic blend performance fabric (untreated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic performance shirt with no known water-repellent coating treatment, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Risky category by default

lululemon Airing Easy Long-Sleeve Shirt

Lululemon ABC

lululemon Airing Easy Long-Sleeve Shirt

nylon/polyester blend (standard athletic fabric)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic apparel; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

lululemon Airing Easy Short-Sleeve Shirt

Lululemon ABC

lululemon Airing Easy Short-Sleeve Shirt

Nulu fabric (nylon blend); no waterproofing or stain treatment disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; basic athletic apparel with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

lululemon Airing Easy Long-Sleeve Shirt - Size XS - Bright White

Lululemon ABC

lululemon Airing Easy Long-Sleeve Shirt - Size XS - Bright White

Nylon blend (primary); likely nylon/spandex or similar synthetic

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, synthetic blend with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment, but Lululemon's durability claims warrant transparency on finishes.

Risky category by default

lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt Slim-Fit

Lululemon ABC

lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt Slim-Fit

nylon/polyester blend athletic shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; standard athletic wear without water-repellent claims, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

lululemon Airing Easy Camp-Collar Shirt

Lululemon ABC

lululemon Airing Easy Camp-Collar Shirt

Nylon/polyester blend (camp-collar shirt, uncoated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for uncoated synthetic shirt; no water-repellent coating finish typical in Lululemon's casual camp-collar styles.

Risky category by default

lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt Updated Classic-Fit - Size S - White

Lululemon ABC

lululemon New Venture Long-Sleeve Shirt Updated Classic-Fit - Size S - White

Nulu fabric (primarily nylon)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, but Lululemon offers no public PFAS transparency, choose if comfortable with that silence.

Risky category by default

lululemon Button-Up Collared Short-Sleeve Shirt

Lululemon ABC

lululemon Button-Up Collared Short-Sleeve Shirt

Nylon/polyester blend, no water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment stated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; standard collared shirt with no performance coatings typical of PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Men's lululemon Lightweight Camp-Collar Shirt

Lululemon ABC

Men's lululemon Lightweight Camp-Collar Shirt

Nylon blend (Nylon/Spandex)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, uncoated nylon base, but no water-repellent coating or finish disclosure raises minor uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Everlane Classic Oxford Shirt

Everlane

Classic Oxford Shirt

100% cotton oxford weave, no identified finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic cotton shirt; Everlane is silent on PFAS, but untreated cotton typically carries minimal risk.

Risky category by default

Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen

Everlane

Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen

100% linen, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Untreated linen shirt has minimal PFAS risk unless brand applied hidden water-repellent coating finish.

Risky category by default

Everlane Slim Oxford Shirt

Everlane

Slim Oxford Shirt

cotton poplin

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern everyday button-up; no water-resistant finish typical of PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Everlane Must-Have Cotton Oxford Shirt

Everlane

Must-Have Cotton Oxford Shirt

100% cotton twill

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline garment; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Everlane Washable Silk Shirt

Everlane

Washable Silk Shirt

silk textile, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern buy; untreated silk avoids most PFAS routes, but Everlane offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Everlane Silky Cotton Shirt

Everlane

Silky Cotton Shirt

cotton

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated cotton has minimal PFAS risk, but Everlane's silence on finishing chemicals leaves room for doubt.

Risky category by default

Everlane Cotton/Polyester Startup Shirt

Everlane

Cotton/Polyester Startup Shirt

cotton/polyester blend, no coating mentioned

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic cotton-blend shirt, but Everlane provides no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Everlane Everyday Oxford Shirt

Everlane

Everyday Oxford Shirt

cotton oxford cloth, no reported coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline cotton shirt; no known PFAS finish, but Everlane does not publicly disclose fabric treatments.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Oxford Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Oxford Slim Shirt

100% cotton oxford weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain cotton shirt with no water-repellent treatment; Uniqlo silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

UNIQLO Men's Broadcloth Button Down Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Broadcloth Button Down Shirt

100% cotton broadcloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no chemical finishes typical of dress broadcloth, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt in Blue- White Royal Oxford at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Size 16.5

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt in Blue- White Royal Oxford at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Size 16.5

100% cotton oxford cloth, non-iron finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS risk likely, but non-iron finish opacity warrants caution.

Risky category by default

Spier & Mackay Fine Twill Dress Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Fine Twill Dress Shirt

100% cotton twill, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline dress shirt; untreated cotton carries minimal PFAS risk unless brand adds finishes.

Risky category by default

Mizzen+Main Leeward Men's Dress Shirt White

Mizzen+Main

Leeward Men's Dress Shirt White

Cotton dress shirt, no performance coating disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern baseline, plain cotton, but brand offers no transparency on finishing treatments.

Risky category by default

Big + Tall Non-Iron Stretch Dress Shirt in White – Moisture-Wicking Cotton Blend, Size 16.5 Neck 38/39 Sleeve

Fruit of the Loom

Big + Tall Non-Iron Stretch Dress Shirt in White – Moisture-Wicking Cotton Blend, Size 16.5 Neck 38/39 Sleeve

Cotton-blend woven fabric, moisture-wicking treatment unspecified

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton-blend dress shirt with no known water-repellent coating or special finishes.

Risky category by default

Gap Men's Oxford Shirt

Oxford

Gap Men's Oxford Shirt

100% cotton or cotton blend (no fluorinated finish)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic cotton oxford shirt with no known water/stain treatments.

Risky category by default

Quince Men's Organic Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Oxford

Quince Men's Organic Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Organic cotton (no finish treatment disclosed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS, but verify non-iron finish specifics with Quince directly.

Risky category by default

Edwards Men's Oxford Dress Shirt

Oxford

Edwards Men's Oxford Dress Shirt

cotton/cotton-blend dress shirt, untreated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton dress shirt with no known PFAS-risk finishes, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Stafford Men's Coolmax All Season Oxford Dress Shirt

Oxford

Stafford Men's Coolmax All Season Oxford Dress Shirt

polyester/cotton blend with Coolmax moisture-wicking fiber

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; basic dress shirt with no known water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

Carhartt Work In Progress Kendry Camp Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Carhartt Work In Progress Kendry Camp Shirt

cotton/cotton-blend camp shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for this basic camp shirt; no chemical treatment disclosed.

Risky category by default

Carhartt WIP OG Madison Shirt

Carhartt WIP

OG Madison Shirt

100% cotton twill

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basics, untreated cotton shirt with no known water-repellent coating or finish that would trigger PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Men Carhartt WIP Gareth Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Men Carhartt WIP Gareth Shirt

Cotton twill, no water-resistant finish apparent

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton garment with no disclosed water or stain treatment.

Risky category by default

Men Carhartt WIP Tyers Check Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Men Carhartt WIP Tyers Check Shirt

Cotton/cotton-blend woven check shirt

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, untreated cotton shirt with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist finishes typical of PFAS exposure.

Risky category by default

Carhartt WIP Men Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Men Shirt

Cotton/cotton blend with standard weave

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern basic cotton shirt, but Carhartt WIP has not publicly addressed PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Windham Relaxed LS Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Windham Relaxed LS Shirt

Cotton-blend fabric, no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern everyday shirt; no performance coatings flagged.

Risky category by default

Carhartt Men's Flame Resistant Twill Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Carhartt Men's Flame Resistant Twill Shirt

cotton twill with flame-resistant finish

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern for PFAS risk, but flame-resistant finishes warrant caution, verify treatment source before purchase.

Risky category by default

Carhartt WIP Mens Kelsey Shirt

Carhartt WIP

Mens Kelsey Shirt

Cotton canvas/twill blend

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for a basic cotton workwear shirt, but no brand transparency on treatments.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Draped Regular Fit Short Sleeve Twill Shirt

Buck Mason

Men's Draped Regular Fit Short Sleeve Twill Shirt

100% cotton twill

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton shirt with no water-resistance finish or finishing treatments typical of water-repellent coating apparel.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's California Oxford Bd Shirt

Buck Mason

Men's California Oxford Bd Shirt

cotton oxford cloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; untreated cotton oxford has minimal PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Wornwell One Pocket Shirt

Buck Mason

Men's Wornwell One Pocket Shirt

Cotton chambray

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic cotton shirt with no known water/stain treatment; typical Buck Mason stance is silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Big Oxford

Buck Mason

Men's Big Oxford

Cotton oxford cloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for untreated cotton oxford; no water-repellent finish claimed.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Women's Mainstay Shirt

Buck Mason

Women's Mainstay Shirt

Cotton knit

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic cotton shirt; no water-repellent coating or finish triggers, but Buck Mason has not publicly disclosed PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Brook Stripe Oxford Shirt

Buck Mason

Men's Brook Stripe Oxford Shirt

Cotton oxford cloth, no special coatings mentioned

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic cotton oxford; Buck Mason makes no treatment claims but doesn't disclose materials fully.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Brook Stripe Oxford

Buck Mason

Men's Brook Stripe Oxford

cotton oxford cloth

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic oxford, no waterproofing flag, but Buck Mason discloses nothing about PFAS.

Risky category by default

Buck Mason Men's Draped Lounge Lizard Shirt

Buck Mason

Men's Draped Lounge Lizard Shirt

Cotton/natural fiber lounge wear

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, untreated cotton casualwear with no water-repellent coating or stain-resist claims.

Risky category by default

Boss Hank Kent Slim Fit Performance Stretch Dress Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Hank Kent Slim Fit Performance Stretch Dress Shirt

cotton blend with performance stretch (synthetic elastane/spandex)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but Hugo Boss makes no PFAS disclosure, contact them for finish details.

Risky category by default

Men's Van Heusen Regular-Fit Ultra Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt, Size: XL-34/35, Blue Rain

Van Heusen

Men's Van Heusen Regular-Fit Ultra Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt, Size: XL-34/35, Blue Rain

cotton blend with durable press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Van Heusen discloses wrinkle-free chemistry, durable press finishes historically used PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arrow Men's Dress Shirt Wrinkle Free Classic Fit Spread-collar Onyx

Arrow

Men's Dress Shirt Wrinkle Free Classic Fit Spread-collar Onyx

cotton blend with wrinkle-free/stain-resistant finish coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Arrow directly, wrinkle-free finishes often use PFAS, but no disclosure here.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lands' End Women's Wrinkle Free No Iron Shirt

Lands' End

Women's Wrinkle Free No Iron Shirt

Cotton blend with durable press/wrinkle-free finish (water-repellent coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Lands' End directly, wrinkle-free finishes commonly use PFAS, and the brand offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lands' End Women's Tall Wrinkle Free No Iron Shirt

Lands' End

Women's Tall Wrinkle Free No Iron Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant finish (likely formaldehyde-based or PFAS-based durable press)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower confidence, wrinkle-free finishes often use PFAS, but Lands' End doesn't disclose; safer alternatives exist.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Ridgewell Check Shirt

Nordstrom

UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Ridgewell Check Shirt

Cotton/synthetic blend with wrinkle-free finish (likely durable press treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand clarifies what wrinkle-free treatment is used, likely PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dockers Women's Signature Stain Defender Long Sleeve Shirt

Dockers

Women's Signature Stain Defender Long Sleeve Shirt

cotton/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Dockers discloses or certifies the water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dockers Classic Fit Stain Defender No Wrinkle Mens Button Up Shirt

Dockers

Classic Fit Stain Defender No Wrinkle Mens Button Up Shirt

Cotton/poly blend with proprietary stain/wrinkle treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, stain defender finish likely contains PFAS; no disclosure or third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Resistant Linen Wildehart Shirt

Untuckit

Wrinkle-Resistant Linen Wildehart Shirt

Linen with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses finish chemistry; wrinkle and stain resistance on linen typically requires water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mens UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Pio Cesare Shirt

Untuckit

Mens UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Pio Cesare Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-free and stain-resistant finishes

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses or independently tests, wrinkle-free + stain-resist fabrics commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt with Spread Collar

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt with Spread Collar

Cotton/polyester blend with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm the finish chemistry, Uniqlo discloses nothing about PFAS in non-iron treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

SMU Leeward Men's Gingham Lightweight Wrinkle-Free Moisture Wicking Dress Shirt

Mizzen+Main

SMU Leeward Men's Gingham Lightweight Wrinkle-Free Moisture Wicking Dress Shirt

Cotton-blend with wrinkle-free and moisture-wicking finishes

F
F · High PFAS

Wrinkle-free dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based finishes; Mizzen+Main's silence on treatment chemistry is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Breathable Wrinkle Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

Fruit of the Loom

Men's Breathable Wrinkle Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-free and water-resistant finishes

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses finish chemistry, wrinkle-free and water-resistant textiles commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Brooks Brothers Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Brooks Brothers

Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish (likely PFAS-based durable press resin)

F
F · High PFAS

Higher PFAS risk due to non-iron finish; Brooks Brothers has not disclosed treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Brooks Brothers Men's Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Brooks Brothers

Men's Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Supima cotton with non-iron finish (likely resin-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: non-iron cotton likely treated with finish chemicals; Brooks Brothers discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Brooks Brothers Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Oxford Dress Shirt

Brooks Brothers

Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Oxford Dress Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend with non-iron (durable-press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern than many dress shirts, but non-iron finish typically uses PFAS-based treatments, Brooks Brothers does not disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

cotton-blend fabric with wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand for wrinkle-resistant chemistry; standard water-repellent coating finishes often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Banana Republic Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Banana Republic

Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton-blend with non-iron finish (likely resin treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify independently, non-iron dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based finishes, and Banana Republic discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Patagonia Men's Sunrise Stream Shirt

Patagonia

Men's Sunrise Stream Shirt

Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: typical water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; Patagonia offers no transparency or PFAS-free alternative line.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Patagonia Men's Back Step Shirt

Patagonia

Men's Back Step Shirt

Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Likely lower concern, but Patagonia's water-repellent coating treatment chemistry remains undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tommy Hilfiger Regular Fit Wrinkle Resistant Stretch Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Regular Fit Wrinkle Resistant Stretch Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern due to wrinkle and stain resistance without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Slim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend with non-iron finish (likely resin treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm non-iron treatment is PFAS-free, Tommy Hilfiger does not disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Regular Fit Wrinkle Resistant Cotton Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Regular Fit Wrinkle Resistant Cotton Dress Shirt

Cotton with wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern baseline, but wrinkle-resistant finishes often use PFAS, brand transparency needed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Tommy Hilfiger Men's Flex Regular Fit Wrinkle Free Stretch Twill Dress Shirt

Tommy Hilfiger

Men's Flex Regular Fit Wrinkle Free Stretch Twill Dress Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend twill with wrinkle-free and stain-resistant finishes

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: wrinkle-free + stain-resistant finishes on dress shirts commonly use PFAS, but Tommy Hilfiger discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lauren Women's Ralph Lauren Striped Easy Care Cotton Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Lauren Women's Ralph Lauren Striped Easy Care Cotton Shirt

Cotton with easy-care (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Likely lower PFAS concern, but easy-care finish invites caution without transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lauren Ralph Lauren Petite Non-Iron Straight-Fit Shirt - White - Size P/M

Ralph Lauren

Lauren Ralph Lauren Petite Non-Iron Straight-Fit Shirt - White - Size P/M

cotton blend with non-iron finish (likely fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if concerned about PFAS; Ralph Lauren provides no transparency on non-iron finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Classic Fit Performance Twill Shirt

Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Classic Fit Performance Twill Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Ralph Lauren discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; performance twill typically uses PFAS-based water repellency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Boss Slim-fit shirt wrinkle-resistant cotton blend Men

Hugo Boss

Boss Slim-fit shirt wrinkle-resistant cotton blend Men

cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Hugo Boss discloses wrinkle-resistant chemistry, PFAS is common in durable-press finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Boss Men's Slim-fit Wrinkle-free Cotton Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Slim-fit Wrinkle-free Cotton Shirt

cotton with wrinkle-free finish (likely durable press treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern for wrinkle-free finish, but Hugo Boss does not disclose PFAS status, ask before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Boss Men's Slim-fit Wrinkle-Free Cotton Twill Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Slim-fit Wrinkle-Free Cotton Twill Shirt

100% cotton twill with wrinkle-free finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but wrinkle-free treatment source is undisclosed, Hugo Boss provides no PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Boss Men's Wrinkle-Resistant Slim-Fit Italian-made Cotton Shirt

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Wrinkle-Resistant Slim-Fit Italian-made Cotton Shirt

Cotton with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern for untreated cotton, but wrinkle/stain finishes often use PFAS, Hugo Boss has not disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

BOSS Men's Regular-fit Shirt in Easy-iron cotton poplin

Hugo Boss

BOSS Men's Regular-fit Shirt in Easy-iron cotton poplin

100% cotton poplin with easy-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but easy-iron finish raises typical PFAS questions Hugo Boss won't answer.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Van Heusen Men's Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Dress Shirt

cotton blend with durable press/wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Van Heusen discloses their wrinkle-resistant treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Van Heusen Men's Regular-Fit Ultra Wrinkle Free Spread Collar Dress Shirt

Van Heusen

Men's Regular-Fit Ultra Wrinkle Free Spread Collar Dress Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend with durable-press/wrinkle-free finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand, wrinkle-free shirts commonly use PFAS-based finishes, but Van Heusen discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arrow Men's Regular-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Poplin Dress Shirt

Arrow

Men's Regular-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Poplin Dress Shirt

Cotton poplin with wrinkle-resistant and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Medium concern, wrinkle and stain resistance on dress shirts commonly use PFAS, but Arrow provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

New Arrow Mens Wrinkle-Free Regular-Fit Poplin Point-Collar Dress Shirt MSRP $45

Arrow

New Arrow Mens Wrinkle-Free Regular-Fit Poplin Point-Collar Dress Shirt MSRP $45

100% cotton poplin with wrinkle-free finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but Arrow doesn't disclose wrinkle-free chemistry, contact brand to confirm PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arrow wrinkle free dress shirt

Arrow

wrinkle free dress shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-free (durable-press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Arrow directly, wrinkle-free finishes often use PFAS, but no disclosure or testing found.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arrow Men's Wrinkle Free Pinpoint Solid Long Sleeve89

Arrow

Men's Wrinkle Free Pinpoint Solid Long Sleeve89

cotton/polyester blend with wrinkle-free and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Arrow directly, wrinkle-free/stain-resistant finishes commonly use PFAS; brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Arrow Classic Fit Wrinkle Free Shirt Collar, 15 1/2, 34/35 Lt Sage

Arrow

Men's Arrow Classic Fit Wrinkle Free Shirt Collar, 15 1/2, 34/35 Lt Sage

Cotton blend with wrinkle-free/stain-resistant chemical finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify finish chemistry with Arrow, wrinkle-free shirts historically use PFAS durable press treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arrow Men's Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Free Poplin Dress Shirt

Arrow

Men's Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Free Poplin Dress Shirt

100% cotton poplin with wrinkle-free and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern, wrinkle-free finishes commonly use PFAS; no brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lands' End Men's Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Dress Shirt

Lands' End

Men's Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Dress Shirt

cotton/polyester blend with durable press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower certainty, 'No Iron' finish likely uses PFAS-based chemistry, but Lands' End makes no disclosure either way.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lands' End Men's No Iron Supima Oxford Dress Shirt

Lands' End

Men's No Iron Supima Oxford Dress Shirt

Supima cotton with wrinkle-release/no-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower PFAS risk likely, but Lands' End's silence on no-iron chemistry leaves uncertainty.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lands' End No Iron Supima Oxford Dress Shirt

Lands' End

No Iron Supima Oxford Dress Shirt

Supima cotton with 'No Iron' finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-concerned; the 'No Iron' finish likely uses perfluorinated chemistry, but Lands' End discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Dress Shirt

Cotton twill with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Charles Tyrwhitt discloses non-iron chemistry, PFAS-based finishes remain common in this category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stretch Poplin Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Non-Iron Stretch Poplin Dress Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend with non-iron/wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: non-iron finish likely uses PFAS-based treatment; brand provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stretch Pinpoint Oxford Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Non-Iron Stretch Pinpoint Oxford Dress Shirt

Cotton-polyester blend with non-iron finish (likely resin-based water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-concerned; non-iron finishes typically use fluorinated or legacy starch treatments without transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Herringbone Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Herringbone Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with durable-press (non-iron) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify with brand, non-iron finish likely contains PFAS but Charles Tyrwhitt does not disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton blend with non-iron (durable press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Charles Tyrwhitt discloses non-iron chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stretch Texture Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Non-Iron Stretch Texture Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend with non-iron finish (likely durable press treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Charles Tyrwhitt discloses non-iron chemistry; water-repellent coating finishes commonly contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Checkered Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Charles Tyrwhitt Non-Iron Twill Checkered Dress Shirt

100% cotton twill with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Charles Tyrwhitt discloses non-iron chemistry; likely contains PFAS but unconfirmed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stretch Oxford Dress Shirt

Charles Tyrwhitt

Men's Non-Iron Stretch Oxford Dress Shirt

Cotton-blend with non-iron (durable-press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Non-iron dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based finishes; Charles Tyrwhitt discloses nothing, moderate caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton/synthetic blend with non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nordstrom discloses non-iron treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Non-Iron Trim Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Non-Iron Trim Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

Cotton with non-iron finish (likely synthetic resin or durable press treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern, non-iron finish suggests chemical treatment; Nordstrom discloses nothing about PFAS or alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mizzen+Main Men's Leeward Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Mizzen+Main Men's Leeward Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Dress shirt with stain/water resistance, likely treated with PFAS; brand discloses nothing about chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Trim Fit Check Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Trim Fit Check Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with non-iron finish (likely formaldehyde-based or PFAS-based durable press treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Nordstrom discloses non-iron chemistry; silent on PFAS in wrinkle-resist apparel is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom

Traditional Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with non-iron finish (likely PFOA or similar Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Nordstrom directly, non-iron dress shirts typically use PFAS-based finishes, but the brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stripe Twill Shirt

Nordstrom

Charles Tyrwhitt Men's Non-Iron Stripe Twill Shirt

cotton-polyester twill with durable press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Non-iron finishes often use PFAS; no disclosure from brand creates moderate uncertainty.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

Cotton/synthetic blend with durable-press/wrinkle-free finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact J.Crew directly, wrinkle-free treatment raises PFAS concern without disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Wrinkle-Free Dobby Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Wrinkle-Free Dobby Dress Shirt

cotton dobby with wrinkle-free finish (likely PFOA/PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify finish with J.Crew; wrinkle-free cotton dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based durable-press treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Bowery Performance Stretch Oxford Shirt

Cotton-blend with performance stretch; likely water-repellent coating fluorochemical finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact J.Crew, performance stretch & water-repellent coating finish suggest PFAS risk; no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

J.Crew Men's Tailored Performance Dress Shirt

J.Crew

Men's Tailored Performance Dress Shirt

cotton/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until J.Crew discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free finishing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dockers Men's Long Sleeve No Wrinkle Dress Shirt, Check For Color &

Dockers

Men's Long Sleeve No Wrinkle Dress Shirt, Check For Color &

Cotton-polyester blend with durable press/wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you can confirm Dockers' current no-PFAS commitment; wrinkle-resistant dress shirts carry moderate PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mens UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Black Stone Shirt

Untuckit

Mens UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Black Stone Shirt

cotton blend with wrinkle-free/durable press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses wrinkle-free chemistry; PFAS risk uncertain.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Harwin Shirt

Untuckit

Wrinkle-Free Harwin Shirt

cotton/cotton-blend wrinkle-resistant treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses wrinkle-resistant chemistry, water-repellent coating finishes often contain legacy PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNTUCKit | Wrinkle-Free Durif Shirt - Blue Navy & White Check

Untuckit

| Wrinkle-Free Durif Shirt - Blue Navy & White Check

Cotton blend with wrinkle-free/durability finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until UNTUCKit discloses wrinkle-free treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

Untuckit

Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (durable water-resistant) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; wrinkle-free apparel often contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt

Cotton blend with durable-press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Uniqlo discloses non-iron chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt | Regular Collar with Quick-Drying, White, Small

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt | Regular Collar with Quick-Drying, White, Small

Cotton/polyester blend with quick-dry water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern due to undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; base fabric is lower-risk cotton/polyester.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Jersey Slim Shirt

Polyester jersey with non-iron (durable-press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern than most non-iron apparel, but Uniqlo does not disclose the specific treatment chemistry, durable-press finishes often use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Striped Shirt

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Striped Shirt

Cotton blend with non-iron finish coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Uniqlo discloses non-iron finish chemistry; PFAS-free alternatives exist.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

UNIQLO Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down | Striped, Blue, Large

Uniqlo

Men's Super Non-Iron Slim Shirt | Button Down | Striped, Blue, Large

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating finish; Uniqlo provides no disclosure or alternative options.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton blend with non-iron finish treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Nordstrom discloses non-iron chemistry or switches to PFAS-free finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

100% cotton with non-iron finish (likely resin treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern but non-iron finish lacks transparency, inquire with brand or choose untreated cotton.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Non-Iron Trim Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Non-Iron Trim Fit Cotton Dress Shirt

Cotton with non-iron finish (likely formaldehyde-based resin or PFAS-based water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify, non-iron cotton typically requires PFAS or legacy chemistry; no brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt in White Royal Oxford at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Size 16

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt in White Royal Oxford at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Size 16

100% cotton with non-iron finish (likely resin-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern as plain cotton, but non-iron finish source unknown, ask Nordstrom for coating details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Trim Fit Performance Dress Shirt

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Trim Fit Performance Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish (likely PFAS-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Performance dress shirts typically use PFAS-based durable water repellents, skip unless Nordstrom discloses treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Nordstrom Made

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt

cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Nordstrom discloses finish chemistry; non-iron finishes commonly use PFAS, and brand silence is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Herringbone Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Herringbone Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton with non-iron/wrinkle-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses non-iron finish composition; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Non-Iron Twill Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Non-Iron Twill Shirt

Cotton twill with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Non-iron finish raises concern; Spier & Mackay silent on PFAS, contact brand before buying if PFAS-free matters to you.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Spread Collar Non-Iron Twill

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Spread Collar Non-Iron Twill

Cotton twill with non-iron (durable press) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses non-iron chemistry, standard durable-press finishes often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Twill Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Twill Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton twill with durable press / non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Spier & Mackay discloses non-iron chemistry, PFAS-based finishes are standard in this category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Cavalry Twill Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Cavalry Twill Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton twill with non-iron finish (likely durable-press resin or Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating treatment)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses non-iron chemistry; standard non-iron dress shirts often use PFAS-based treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Spread Collar Non-Iron Check Twill

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Spread Collar Non-Iron Check Twill

Cotton/polyester twill with non-iron finish (likely resin-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand directly, non-iron finish likely involves PFAS, but no disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spier & Mackay Chevron Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Spier and Mackay

Spier & Mackay Chevron Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses finishing chemistry, non-iron dress shirts commonly use PFAS-based durable-press treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mizzen+Main Leeward No Tuck Men's Dress Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Leeward No Tuck Men's Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Mizzen+Main discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Mizzen+Main Leeward Dress Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Men's Mizzen+Main Leeward Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Known water-repellent coating finishes often contain PFAS; Mizzen+Main does not disclose chemistry, moderate caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mizzen+Main Halyard Dress Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Halyard Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mizzen+Main Men's Leeward Dress Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Men's Leeward Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Mizzen+Main Leeward Short Sleeve Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Men's Mizzen+Main Leeward Short Sleeve Shirt

cotton blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Caution: popular performance shirt with undisclosed water-repellent treatment; PFAS risk unclear without brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mizzen+Main Men's Leeward Trim Fit Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

Mizzen+Main

Men's Leeward Trim Fit Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt

Cotton/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; silent stance on PFAS treatment raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fruit Of The Loom Vintage Permanent Press Dress Shirt

Fruit of the Loom

Vintage Permanent Press Dress Shirt

Cotton/polyester blend with permanent press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand, permanent press finishes often involve PFAS but no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Wrinkle Free Shirt

Fruit of the Loom

Men's Wrinkle Free Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant/water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Fruit of the Loom discloses wrinkle-finish chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

Fruit of the Loom

Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

cotton/polyester blend with wrinkle-resistant and water-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Fruit of the Loom for PFAS disclosure on wrinkle/water treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Formal Solid Color Breathable Wrinkle Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt, Size: Large, Light Blue

Fruit of the Loom

Men's Formal Solid Color Breathable Wrinkle Free Long Sleeve Dress Shirt, Size: Large, Light Blue

Cotton-blend with wrinkle-free and water-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: wrinkle-free and water-resistant finishes often use PFAS, but Fruit of the Loom provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vntg Fruit Of The Loom Permanent Press Shirt Blue Deadstock Sz 16.5

Fruit of the Loom

Vntg Fruit Of The Loom Permanent Press Shirt Blue Deadstock Sz 16.5

Cotton blend with permanent press / durable press finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if concerned about PFAS; vintage permanent-press shirts commonly used C8/PFOA-based finishes with no brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

Fruit of the Loom

Standard-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt

Cotton blend with wrinkle-resistant (likely PFAS-based durable press) and stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand for coating disclosure; wrinkle-resistant finishes commonly use PFAS-based chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Oxford

Nordstrom Traditional Fit Cotton Oxford Non-Iron Dress Shirt

100% cotton with non-iron finish (likely durable press resin, possible PFAS-based water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern due to non-iron treatment; PFAS disclosure absent.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Brooks Brothers Men's Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Oxford

Brooks Brothers Men's Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Dress Shirt

Supima cotton with non-iron finish (likely resin-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: non-iron finish likely uses PFAS, but no confirmation available; Brooks Brothers silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Apt. 9 Slim Fit Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt

Oxford

Men's Apt. 9 Slim Fit Wrinkle Free Dress Shirt

Cotton-blend with wrinkle-free/stain-resistant finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Apt. 9 discloses wrinkle-free treatment chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Wrinkle-Free Classic Oxford Cloth Shirt, Traditional Fit University Stripe

Oxford

Men's Wrinkle-Free Classic Oxford Cloth Shirt, Traditional Fit University Stripe

Cotton/cotton-blend oxford cloth with wrinkle-free finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses wrinkle-free chemistry, PFAS-containing durable-press finishes are common in this category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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