PFAS score
REI Co-op · Hiking Pants
Rei Pants | Rei Co-Op Mens Cargo Hiking Pants Tan Xl 30l Nylon Elastic Waist Fits 34x26 | Color: Tan | Size: Xl | Liberty86vtg's Closet
Lower concern, basic nylon cargo pants with no waterproof treatment claimed.
REI Co-op makes no claims about PFAS or water-resistant treatments on this product. Nylon itself is not inherently a PFAS risk; the concern would be if water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating were applied, which is not disclosed here.
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Material
Nylon with elastic waist; no water-repellent coating mentioned
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 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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