PFAS score
Carhartt · Hiking Pants
Carhartt Men's Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo Work Pants
Lower PFAS concern for basic untreated work pants; no waterproofing triggers.
Carhartt's Relaxed Fit Ripstop Cargo pants are primarily 100% cotton ripstop, a durable base material with no inherent PFAS risk. The brand makes no waterproofing, stain-resistance, or PFAS-related claims for this product line. Without performance coatings, the PFAS exposure risk is materially lower than treated workwear.
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Material
100% cotton ripstop canvas
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 78% 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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