PFAS score
Berne · Work Aprons
Alpha Waterproof Multi-Purpose Long-Sleeve Apron
Skip until coating disclosed, Berne's waterproof claim offers no transparency on PFAS risk.
Berne does not publicly disclose the waterproofing treatment used on this apron. 'Waterproof' textiles historically rely on PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coatings, but without material specifications, the actual chemical composition is unknown. No third-party testing or PFAS-free certification is evident.
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Material
Cotton/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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