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Tommy Hilfiger Men's Modern-Fit Textured Sport Coat
Lower concern. Standard wool-blend sport coat without stated water-repellent finish.
Tommy Hilfiger does not disclose PFAS use for this sport coat. No evidence of stain-resistant or water-resistant treatments typical of high-PFAS apparel. Wool-blend fabric itself carries lower inherent PFAS risk.
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Material
wool-blend textured suiting, likely no water-repellent coating treatment
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 Tommy Hilfiger sport coat is wool-blend suiting, meaning it combines wool fibers with synthetics (likely polyester) for durability and wrinkle resistance. Wool is inherently flame-resistant and requires fewer chemical finishes than cotton or synthetics alone. The absence of a stated water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment means the coat skips the chemical coatings that commonly introduce PFAS or other durable finishes; the weave and fiber blend provide modest water resistance naturally.
The brand's record and disclosure
Tommy Hilfiger (owned by PVH Corp.) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical use in individual garments or provide transparency reports specific to formaldehyde resins, azo dyes, or flame retardants in standard apparel. The brand maintains no widely recognized third-party certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, GOTS) for this line. PVH has committed to phasing PFAS in some categories but does not communicate per-product water-repellent coating status consistently.
How it compares in its category
Men's wool-blend sport coats are a relatively low-risk garment category because wool's natural properties reduce the need for aggressive chemical finishing. Without a water-repellent coating finish, this coat avoids a major source of synthetic chemicals found in water-resistant blazers. Most competitors in this price and style range similarly lack detailed chemical disclosure, making Tommy Hilfiger typical rather than a leader or laggard.
If you buy it
Dry clean or hand wash in cool water to preserve the weave and avoid releasing any residual finishes; avoid hot water and high heat drying, which can accelerate fiber degradation and potential microfiber shedding. Inspect seams and inner panels after 1-2 seasons of regular wear; quality wool-blend coats typically remain intact for 3-5 years with modest care. If odor develops or stains appear difficult to remove, professional dry cleaning is safer than home laundering in hot water.
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.”
Formaldehyde resins (fabric finish)
Wool-blend suiting may use formaldehyde-based resins to lock in wrinkle resistance and texture. Tommy Hilfiger does not disclose use on this product; standard wool blends carry lower risk than 100% synthetics, but off-gassing in new garments is possible.
Azo dyes (colorfast dyeing)
Textured suiting typically uses azo dyes for deep, stable coloration. No public record of banned azo dyes (those cleaving to carcinogenic amines) in Tommy Hilfiger apparel, but the brand provides no product-level dye reporting.
Antimony in polyester content
Polyester in the blend may contain antimony as a catalyst residue from production. Antimony leaching is negligible from intact fabric; risk rises only if fabric is degraded or burned. No specific data on this coat's polyester source.
Flame retardants
Wool-blend suiting does not typically require added flame retardants because wool is naturally resistant to ignition. No evidence of topical flame retardant treatment on this product line.
Microfiber shedding during wear and washing
Any synthetic-blended textile sheds microfibers with repeated washing and wear. Wool-blend coats shed less than 100% synthetic outerwear, but microfiber release is inherent to the material class and increases with washing frequency.
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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