PFAS score
Smartwool · Waterproof Hiking Socks
Smartwool Men's Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber socks unlikely to need water-repellent coating treatment, but Smartwool's lack of disclosure leaves room for uncertainty.
Smartwool Hike socks are primarily merino wool with synthetic reinforcement (nylon, elastane), materials not inherently linked to PFAS use. Hiking socks typically don't require water-repellent finishes to function, reducing PFAS risk.
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Material
Merino wool blend (merino wool, nylon, elastane)
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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