IZOD · Stain-Resistant Professional Workwear
Izod Men's Sunshield Performance Button Down Short Sleeve Shirt
Performance treatment likely applied; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
Izod's Sunshield line uses stain and water-resistant finishes typical of performance apparel, which often contain PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings. Brand provides no PFAS transparency or certification.
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Material
Polyester blend with performance/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 polyester blend engineered for moisture-wicking and water resistance. The 'Sunshield' and performance finish almost certainly involves a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment, typically applied to polyester to enhance hydrophobic properties. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach significant chemicals under normal wear; the hazard profile centers on finish treatments and any dyes used.
The brand's record and disclosure
Izod (owned by G-III Apparel Group) does not publicly disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS use/phase-out policies for this product line. No recalls or safety warnings specific to Izod performance wear have been established in public records. The brand silence on performance-finish composition reflects a widespread industry pattern but limits consumer ability to assess fluorochemical exposure.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream performance athletic wear uses similar water-repellent coating finishes; Izod's approach is standard industry practice, not an outlier. Alternatives from brands with transparent PFAS reduction (e.g., Patagonia, REI Co-op lines) exist but are typically higher-priced. Non-water-repellent coating polyester athletic shirts avoid the water-repellent coating chemistry question entirely but sacrifice water-repellent durability.
If you buy it
Wash separately from other clothes for the first 1-2 cycles to remove any loose dye or finish residue; use cool water and avoid fabric softeners, which can degrade the water-repellent coating finish. Do not expose to heat settings above warm (>40°C), as high heat can strip and off-gas finish components. Replace the shirt if the weave degrades, tears appear, or the water-repellent effect visibly wanes; degraded coatings may shed microfibers. Store in a dry location to prevent mildew and extend finish longevity.
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.”
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment composition
Izod does not disclose whether this shirt uses fluorinated or non-fluorinated water-repellent coating. Industry standard often involves PFOA/PFAS alternatives, but without brand confirmation, the specific chemistry and potential for human/environmental exposure remains unclear.
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
No recalls or public safety reports of hazardous azo dyes in Izod apparel have been documented. Polyester blends typically use modern compliant dyes; however, no formal third-party testing results for this specific product are publicly available.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony is a common catalyst in polyester production. At levels typically found in finished garments (parts per million) and under normal wear conditions, established toxicology shows negligible dermal or systemic risk; no specific safety alerts exist for Izod polyester items.
Formaldehyde resins in finishes
Performance finishes on polyester rarely require formaldehyde-based resins (unlike cotton wrinkle-resistance treatments). No public evidence or recalls indicate formaldehyde finish use in this product line.
Microfiber shedding during washing
All synthetic polyester garments shed microfibers, especially during initial washes. The water-repellent coating and any finish layers may increase shedding rates compared to untreated polyester, contributing microplastics to wastewater; no brand-specific data exists for this shirt.
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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