Old Navy · Stain-Resistant Workwear
Old Navy Women's Extra High-Waisted Taylor Wide-Leg Pants
Lower concern unless water-repellent coating treatment applied, check fabric tag.
Standard cotton-polyester pants with no disclosed water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment. Most risk comes from unknown finishing; bare woven fabric is inherently lower PFAS concern.
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Material
cotton/polyester blend woven textile
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 is a cotton/polyester woven blend, a standard construction for everyday trousers. Cotton provides breathability and durability; polyester adds stretch recovery and wrinkle resistance. The blend ratio determines how much each fiber's properties dominate, but neither component presents inherent toxicity concerns at normal wear. Woven construction (as opposed to knit or bonded fabrics) typically involves fewer adhesives and chemical finishes, reducing off-gassing risk.
The brand's record and disclosure
Old Navy (Gap Inc.) does not publicly disclose PFAS or restricted chemical policies specific to garments, though parent company Gap Inc. has signed the Restricted Substances List (RSL) framework used across apparel. No major chemical safety recalls or regulatory actions are on record for Old Navy basic apparel. The brand operates at mass-market price point, meaning chemical screening is likely less rigorous than premium sustainable brands, but baseline safety standards under US and EU import rules still apply.
How it compares in its category
Cotton-polyester blends are the industry norm for everyday pants and carry no heightened risk vs. competitors at the same price tier. Old Navy's positioning is mid-market mass production; certified-organic or GOTS-audited alternatives exist but cost significantly more. For a standard work or casual pant without performance features (water resistance, stain treatment, etc.), this product avoids the chemical intensiveness of technical fabrics.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and dry on low heat or air dry to minimize polyester degradation and static. Inspect seams and hems after 10-15 washes for pilling or fraying; quality control at this price point is variable. No special precautions needed beyond standard garment care. Replace when elastic waistband loses recovery or seams separate, typically after 1-2 years of regular wear.
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.”
Azo dyes
Azo dyes (potentially linked to carcinogenic amines) are used in some apparel, but no specific azo-dye violations or recalls are documented for Old Navy basic cotton-polyester pants. Imports to the US are subject to CPSIA testing; if this product meets those standards, azo risk is minimized.
Formaldehyde-releasing resins
Formaldehyde resins are sometimes applied to wrinkle-resistant or easy-care finishes; a plain woven cotton-polyester blend typically does not receive these treatments. Check the fabric tag for terms like 'easy care' or 'permanent press', if present, low-level formaldehyde residue is possible but regulated under CPSIA.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester fiber production and can leach if fabric is heavily degraded or improperly processed. No specific contamination reports exist for Old Navy apparel; modern polyester manufacture in regulated facilities (most blended polyester for US retail) keeps residual antimony well below concern thresholds.
Microfiber shedding from polyester component
Polyester-blend garments shed microplastics during washing, though this occurs with all synthetic textiles and is an environmental rather than wearer-health concern. Washing in cold water and air drying slightly reduces shedding; the risk to the wearer during wear or wearing is not established.
Flame retardants
Flame retardants are not typically applied to basic woven pants unless labeled as sleepwear or meeting specific flammability standards. This product, as casual/work-wear, is not expected to carry added flame retardant chemicals.
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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