IZOD · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
IZOD Men's Big & Tall Long Sleeve Performance Button Down Shirt
Performance shirt likely water-repellent coating-treated; brand silent on PFAS content.
IZOD does not disclose PFAS use in this performance shirt. water-repellent coating finishes commonly contain PFAS, though some brands now use alternatives. No third-party verification available.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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-polyester blend (typical ratio 60/40 or similar) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the fabric surface. water-repellent coating finishes are the primary vector for PFAS chemicals in performance apparel because they repel water and stains without water-repellent coating, a shirt this thick would absorb moisture and lose its 'performance' properties. The polyester component itself is stable and does not leach chemicals during normal wear, but the water-repellent coating treatment on the surface is where chemical risk concentrates.
The brand's record and disclosure
Izod (owned by PVH Corp.) has not made public commitments to PFAS phase-out or transparency in apparel. The brand does not advertise PFAS-free or low-PFAS construction on product pages or in materials. PVH as a parent company has faced pressure on PFAS disclosure but has not published detailed chemical inventories for Izod-branded lines. No product-specific third-party testing or recalls involving Izod performance shirts have been documented for formaldehyde, azo dyes, or antimony.
How it compares in its category
Performance button-down shirts with water-repellent coating finishes are standard across mid-market brands (Izod, Dockers, Brooks Brothers); nearly all use PFAS-based treatments unless explicitly labeled 'PFAS-free' or 'PFC-free.' Izod occupies the mass-market segment where PFAS-free options are rarer and more expensive. Brands like Patagonia and Evo offer PFAS-free performance alternatives at 2 to 3 times the price; conventional Izod positioning means cost-driven formulation choices.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water and air-dry to preserve the water-repellent coating finish and reduce any potential leaching during hot-water cycles. Do not dry-clean; standard dry cleaning may strip or degrade the water-repellent coating layer and introduce solvent exposure. Replace when water beading visibly decreases or after 50-75 washes, as the water-repellent coating finish degrades and effectiveness drops. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight, which can accelerate finish degradation.
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.”
PFAS in water-repellent coating finish (graded separately)
water-repellent coating-treated performance apparel almost universally contains PFAS; Izod does not disclose, so presence should be assumed. PFAS accumulates in body and environment; leaching is minimal during wear but increases with washing.
Formaldehyde in fabric resins or dyes
No recalls or reports of formaldehyde hazard in Izod apparel. Cotton-polyester blends may contain trace formaldehyde from dye-fixing resins, but levels in finished apparel are typically below regulatory concern.
Azo dyes (carcinogenic or allergenic breakdown products)
No specific incidents reported for Izod performance shirts. Modern dye chemistry in US-manufactured or compliant imported goods is regulated; azo dye risk is low in branded mass-market apparel.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production but does not leach into skin under normal wear conditions. Izod's polyester sourcing is not documented; no incidents have been reported for this product line.
water-repellent coating finish degradation and reapplication risk
If wearer chooses to reapply water-repellent coating via consumer spray products, exposure to PFAS volatiles increases during application. Home reapplication is not recommended without ventilation.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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