PFAS score
L.L.Bean Baby · Baby Clothing & Bibs
L.L.Bean L.L. Bean Zip Fleece Toddler Sweater Hoodie
Lower PFAS concern; plain fleece hoodie unlikely to contain water-repellent coating treatment, but no brand transparency on finish.
L.L.Bean's toddler fleece hoodie is made from polyester, a commodity material not inherently prone to PFAS. Fleece is typically not water-resistant treated, reducing water-repellent coating-chemical risk.
The safe swap
Burt's Bees Baby
Burts Bees Baby Girl Organic Cotton Bodysuit & Pant Set
100/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
fleece (polyester)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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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Burts Bees Baby Girl Organic Cotton Bodysuit & Pant Set
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How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.