PFAS score
Bombas · Waterproof Hiking Socks
Women's Bombas Merino Wool Blend Hiking Performance Calf Sock
Lower concern; plain merino blend with no disclosed treatments, but Bombas has not publicly committed to PFAS-free standards.
Bombas' merino wool hiking socks appear to be untreated wool blend with no water-repellent finish disclosed, which typically eliminates the main PFAS vector in performance apparel. However, Bombas has not made public PFAS commitments or pursued third-party certifications like MADE SAFE or OEKO-TEX.
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Material
merino wool blend (no water repellent coating disclosed)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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