Carhartt · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
Carhartt Reworked Men's Windham Relaxed SS Shirt
Uncoated shirt with no water-repellent coating treatment; lower PFAS concern.
Reworked casual cotton-blend shirt without water-resistant or stain treatments. No disclosed coatings or PFAS claims. Lower concern than treated outerwear.
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Material
Cotton, synthetic blend, no stated coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This shirt is a cotton-synthetic blend (exact ratio not specified in available product data) with no stated water-repellent or stain-resistant coating. The absence of water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment significantly reduces PFAS exposure risk compared to treated outdoor apparel. Synthetic fibers in the blend may include polyester, which can shed microplastics during wear and laundering, though this is a general textile concern rather than a Carhartt-specific one.
The brand's record and disclosure
Carhartt does not publicly disclose PFAS use or commit to eliminating it from their product lines, unlike some outdoor and workwear competitors (e.g., Patagonia, REI brands). The brand has no known recalls or documented violations related to heavy metals or formaldehyde finishes. Their silence on PFAS and chemical transparency represents a mid-tier disclosure gap in the workwear market.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated cotton-blend casual shirts are among the lowest-chemical-risk garments in the textile category. This product sits well below treated outdoor shirts and waterproof workwear in chemical hazard burden. Competitors like Fjallraven, Outdoor Research, and some REI Co-op lines explicitly test for and avoid PFAS; Carhartt's position is less transparent but the product itself (lacking treatment) carries inherently lower risk.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce residual dyes and finishes. Use warm water (not hot) to minimize microfiber shedding and extend fabric life. Standard laundry detergent is appropriate; avoid bleach or heavy fabric softeners that can degrade cotton-synthetic blends. Replace when seams fray or fabric pilling becomes persistent, typically after 2-3 years of regular wear.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Azo dyes and formaldehyde resins
Standard cotton-blend textiles may be finished with formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shrinkage controls and azo dyes. Carhartt does not disclose dye sources or finishes. Risk is typical for unbranded casual workwear; pre-washing mitigates.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Polyester or acrylic content will release microfibers during wear and washing. This is a material-class issue, not brand-specific, but relevant to any synthetic-blend garment worn frequently and laundered regularly.
Heavy metals in pigments (antimony, lead)
No recalls or documented cases of toxic pigment levels in Carhartt apparel. Standard textile regulations (CPSIA, Oeko-Tex limits) theoretically apply, but Carhartt does not publish third-party test results.
Flame retardant coatings
This casual shirt has no stated flame-retardant treatment. Uncoated cotton-synthetic blends do not require or typically receive such finishes unless marketed for industrial fire safety.
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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