65/ 100
D

PFAS score

Thorlos Men's TRMX Max Cushion Trail Hiking Ankle Socks (3 Pair Pack

Thorlo · Performance Socks

Thorlos Men's TRMX Max Cushion Trail Hiking Ankle Socks (3 Pair Pack

D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; no evidence of intentional fluorochemical treatment, but brand discloses nothing.

Thorlos hiking socks are primarily wool and synthetic fibers with no disclosed water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or stain-resistant finish, the most common sources of PFAS in apparel. Thorlo does not publicly communicate about PFAS risk or testing.

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Material

Merino wool blend, synthetic fiber

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 68% 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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