65/ 100
D

PFAS score

Skinny Necktie + Tie Bar

Tie Bar · Neckties

Skinny Necktie + Tie Bar

D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, conventional neckties rarely treated with PFAS, but brand silence on materials leaves room for uncertainty.

Skinny neckties and tie bars are typically plain woven textiles (silk/polyester) and base metals without water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes. The Tie Bar brand does not disclose PFAS-related materials or certifications.

The safe swap

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

Tie Bar

3-Pack Slim Tie Bar

75/100 safety

C

Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.

Material

Silk or polyester woven fabric, metal tie bar/clip

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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