PFAS score
Chef Works · Work Aprons
Chef Works Unisex Lockharte Bib Apron Straps
Lower-concern basic apron; no known PFAS-risk features, but brand silent on chemical practices.
Chef Works' bib apron is an uncoated woven garment with no waterproofing, nonstick, or stain-resistance claims, typical textile construction that rarely triggers PFAS use. The brand makes no PFAS disclosure, which is normal for commodity chef apparel. No public lab data or recalls flag this product.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend apron with standard stitching
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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