65/ 100
D

PFAS score

Ralph Lauren Men's Knit Silk Tie

Ralph Lauren · Neckties

Ralph Lauren Men's Knit Silk Tie

D · Elevated

Lower concern, pure silk tie with no functional coatings typically associated with PFAS.

Silk knit ties like this Ralph Lauren piece are made from natural protein fiber with no documented water-repellent or stain-resistant finish applied. Ralph Lauren makes no public PFAS claims or disclosures for this product category.

The safe swap

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

Tie Bar

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

75/100 safety

C

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Material

silk knit, no documented coating

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.

Hurts the grade

No PFAS disclosure

No public statement about PFAS in this product.

Hurts the grade

Safe base material

Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).

Helps the grade

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

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

Tie Bar

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

Metal alloy (likely zinc alloy or stainless steel)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; simple metal fastener with no functional coatings.

Risky category by default

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