PFAS score
Merrell · Performance Socks
Merrell Unisex Cushioned Midweight Crew Socks (4 Pair Pack)
Lower concern; standard crew socks with no water-repellent or stain-resistant features that would trigger PFAS use.
Merrell Cushioned Crew Socks are basic cotton-blend socks without water-resistant, stain-resistant, or nonstick coatings that commonly harbor PFAS. No PFAS disclosures or claims exist because the product category doesn't typically require the chemicals. Standard textile socks carry lower PFAS risk than treated outdoor apparel.
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Material
Cotton/polyester blend sock (likely 80+ cotton)
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 78% 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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