65/ 100
D

PFAS score

Nouveau Leaves Shantung Silk Tie

Drake's · Neckties

Nouveau Leaves Shantung Silk Tie

D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; natural silk has no known PFAS risk.

Shantung silk is an untreated natural fiber with no typical PFAS exposure pathway. Drake's does not disclose PFAS practices, but the material itself, plain woven silk, carries minimal risk. No lab data exists for this specific product, so confidence reflects material chemistry rather than brand verification.

The safe swap

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

Tie Bar

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

75/100 safety

C

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Material

Shantung silk (natural fiber)

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

Why this grade

No PFAS disclosure

No public statement about PFAS in this product.

Hurts the grade

Category baseline

clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.

Hurts the grade

Safe base material

Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).

Helps the grade

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.

Safer alternatives in Neckties

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

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Metal alloy (likely zinc alloy or stainless steel)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; simple metal fastener with no functional coatings.

Risky category by default

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