IZOD · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
IZOD Men's Slim Fit Traveler Long Sleeve Dress Shirt
Lower concern. Cotton-blend dress shirt with no PFAS-prone finishes disclosed.
Standard cotton-polyester dress shirt without water-resistant or stain-resistant treatments. No PFAS disclosures found, and material composition suggests lower risk profile typical of basic apparel.
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Material
Cotton and polyester blend
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-polyester blend, typically 65% polyester and 35% cotton based on IZOD's standard traveler line composition. Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from petroleum-derived polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is chemically stable once finished and does not leach monomers into skin or washing water under normal use. Cotton component reduces overall synthetic load and improves breathability; blends of this type are considered lower-risk than 100% polyester for direct skin contact apparel.
The brand's record and disclosure
IZOD, owned by Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH), does not maintain a public restricted substance list (RSL) or chemical disclosure policy specific to dress shirts on its website, indicating minimal transparency. PVH subsidiaries have signed the ZDHC Gateway initiative, suggesting supply-chain monitoring occurs at corporate level, but IZOD itself has no dedicated consumer-facing chemical safety certifications such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS. No recalls or safety warnings specific to IZOD dress shirts have been established in FDA or CPSC records.
How it compares in its category
Men's dress shirts in this price and material category typically carry similar composition and finishing risks. IZOD's traveler line specifically targets wrinkle-resistance and easy-care properties, which are often achieved through resin finishes rather than durable press chemicals; however, independent lab testing of this specific product is not publicly available. Certified alternatives (OEKO-TEX, GOTS-certified) exist at higher price points but are not standard in the business casual segment.
If you buy it
Wash in warm water (not hot) before first wear to reduce loose dye particles and finish residues. Dry on low heat or hang-dry to preserve polyester integrity; high heat can degrade fibers and potentially increase off-gassing. Replace when seams fray or elastic degrades, typically after 50-80 washes for regular business use. Iron on medium heat if needed; polyester's low melting point (around 260C) makes excessive heat unnecessary.
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 colorfast residues
Cotton-polyester blends are commonly dyed with azo dyes, which may contain aromatic amines restricted in EU regulations. Pre-wash bleeding in this product has not been documented, but residual dye transfer remains possible in first few washes, particularly if shirt is dark-colored.
Formaldehyde-releasing resin finishes
Wrinkle-resistance or easy-care finishes on traveler-category dress shirts often use urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde resins. No independent testing of this specific IZOD SKU is publicly available; formaldehyde off-gassing typically diminishes after 3-5 washes but low-level exposure cannot be ruled out for first wear.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester production. Concentrations in finished fibers are typically well below migration thresholds for skin contact, and no specific contamination has been reported in IZOD or mainstream dress shirt brands.
Microplastic shedding
Polyester-blend garments shed microfibers during washing. At 35% polyester, this shirt sheds less than 100% synthetic alternatives but contributes to overall household microplastic load; effect is environmental rather than direct consumer health risk.
Heavy metals in dyes or pigments
No lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination has been reported in IZOD apparel. Standard dress-shirt dyes are not typically heavy-metal-based, though independent certification is absent.
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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