PFAS score
Granger's · Shoe Waterproofing Sprays
Grangers Footwear Repel Plus Eco Refill
Lower PFAS concern based on brand's explicit PFAS-free claim, but no third-party verification provided.
Granger's Footwear Repel Plus Eco is marketed as a PFAS- and Teflon-type coating-free water repellent refill, positioning it as an eco-conscious alternative. However, the brand provides no independent lab testing or third-party certification (such as MADE SAFE or OEKO-TEX) to verify the claim.
Brand says: “Eco Repel Plus is formulated without PFAS or PTFE”
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Material
Wax-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
other is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states the product is PFAS-free (self-declared).
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.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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