PFAS score
Nordstrom · Neckties
Nordstrom Men's Solid Satin Tie
Lower PFAS concern, standard dress tie with no water/stain treatment signals.
Nordstrom's men's satin tie is made from common fiber blends without disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes, which are the primary PFAS vectors in apparel. The brand makes no PFAS claims. Dress ties typically skip water-repellent coating treatments that would raise concern, making this a lower-risk garment category.
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Material
polyester/silk satin weave, no known fluorinated treatment
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.
Safer alternatives in Neckties
Tie Bar
3-Pack Slim Tie Bar
Metal alloy (likely zinc alloy or stainless steel)
Lower PFAS concern; simple metal fastener with no functional coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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