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Do Athleta sports bras have PFAS?

The verdict
Athleta sports bras average 65 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Athleta sports bras graded as of October 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
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Athleta sports bras average Good on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

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  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

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Avocado Vegan Mattress

Avocado

Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Which Athleta sports bras contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Athleta Women's Interval Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Interval Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • nylon, spandex blend; no water-resistant treatment disclosed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals. Nylon fabrics are commonly dyed with azo compounds and heavy metals (chromium, nickel) during…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • cotton primary; elastane blend for fit
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs. Cotton textiles commonly receive wrinkle-resistant and durable-press finishes using…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Athleta Women's Invigorate Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Invigorate Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Nylon, spandex blend (standard performance fabric)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs. Standard athletic fabrics may include formaldehyde-based resins to set dyes and improve…

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Athleta Women's Perfect Form Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Perfect Form Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • nylon, spandex blend with standard elastic
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and synthetic colorants. Athleta does not disclose dye chemistry for this bra. Black and colored…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Nylon/polyester blend with elastic
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes in synthetic textiles. Nylon and polyester are commonly dyed with azo dyes during production, which…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Athleta Women's Train Free Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Train Free Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Nylon/polyester blend, no reported waterproof or stain-resist coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals. Dye chemistry for athletic wear is not publicly disclosed by Athleta; azo dyes used in dark or…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Athleta Women's Transcend Scoop Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Transcend Scoop Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • nylon, spandex blend
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Spandex elastomer degradation and leaching. Spandex can degrade under prolonged UV exposure, heat, and…

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Athleta Women's Vital Sports Bra

Athleta

Women's Vital Sports Bra

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Nylon/polyester blend with standard elastic
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and synthetic dye residues. Nylon and polyester blends are routinely dyed with azo or reactive dyes…

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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See every Athleta product we grade on the Athleta brand page, or the full sports bras ranking.