The Best Non-Toxic Neckties of 2026
15 of the 18 neckties PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 83.3% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 3 that pass. The highest graded is Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are neckties non-toxic?
3 of the 18 neckties we graded clear our screen and 15 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on neckties in this category are artificial dyes, formaldehyde, microplastics, undisclosed fragrance, heavy metals. The highest graded here is Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100.
Why Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 65 points between the top and the bottom of this neckties ranking come from.
The winner
Made of silk twill.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
15risk points in total, which is a grade of 85
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 5 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Stain-resistant finish, +20 points. Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of silk with stain-resistant finish (composition unspecified).
- +30Category baseline
- +20Stain-resistant finish
- +15No PFAS disclosure
65risk points, a grade of 35
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Silk with stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified).
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +30Category baseline
- +15Vague safety claims only. Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
80risk points, a grade of 20
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Polyester or silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +30Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
80risk points, a grade of 20
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in neckties
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 18 neckties in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Artificial dyes
Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 14 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 9 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 5 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 4 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Heavy metals
Metals such as antimony, nickel and chromium migrating from a material into what touches it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR
The safest neckties we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- silk twill
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- metal, twill textile blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Metal hardware leaching (tie clip or bar)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Silk twill, 7cm width necktie
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Dye migration or crocking during wear or washing
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All the neckties that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk.
| # | Neckties | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm | 85 | Excellent | silk twill | Heavy metals |
| 2 | Hermès Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie | 85 | Excellent | metal, twill textile blend | Metal hardware leaching (tie clip or bar) |
| 3 | Hermès Mobilité Douce Twillbi Tie 7cm | 85 | Excellent | Silk twill, 7cm width necktie | Dye migration or crocking during wear or washing |
The verdict on neckties
Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm grades 85 out of 100, the highest here. It is silk twill. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Hermès Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie instead if you want a second option at 85 out of 100, metal, twill textile blend.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The neckties we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 20Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo HorseBad
Formaldehyde / VOCs
- 20Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Classic Woven Italian Silk NecktieBad
Undisclosed stain-resistant coating chemistry
- 20Bad
What we check on neckties
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The neckties brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 4 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Brooks Brothers, Hermès, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in neckties
Are neckties PFAS free?
15 of the 18 neckties PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 83.3% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 3 that pass. The highest graded is Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100. The lowest graded is Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse at 20 out of 100.
Are neckties non-toxic?
3 of the 18 neckties we graded clear our screen and 15 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on neckties in this category are artificial dyes, formaldehyde, microplastics, undisclosed fragrance, heavy metals. The highest graded here is Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100.
Which are the safest neckties to buy?
On our grades, Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Hermès Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie at 85. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which neckties grade best for PFAS?
Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm, at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is silk twill. The runner up is Hermès Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie at 85.
Which neckties should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse at 20, Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Classic Woven Italian Silk Necktie at 20, Nano-Tex Banana Republic $59.50 Men University Stripe Silk Nanotex Tie at 20. The problem with the first is that skip until Brooks Brothers discloses stain-treatment chemistry; PFAS risk remains unclear.
Which neckties brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 4 of the brands we scored in this category, including Brooks Brothers, Hermès, Hugo Boss, Perry Ellis. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test neckties?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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