Brooks Brothers Review, Is Brooks Brothers Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 10 graded products, Brooks Brothers averages Poor (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Brooks Brothers
Men's Bar Stripe Silk Blend Tie
silk blend (silk/polyester/cotton blend)
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Polyester-silk blends are typically dyed with industrial azo dyes; Brooks Brothers does…
Antimony in polyester fibers
Polyester production can involve antimony oxide as a catalyst; trace amounts may remain…
Lower concern; natural fiber blend with no known water-repellent coating or stain-resist treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Men's Tie
silk/polyester blend, no special coating
Azo dyes and residual colorants
Standard silk-polyester blend ties may contain azo dyes, which can release aromatic…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester blends often use formaldehyde-based resins to maintain crease and finish.…
Skin irritation from dyes or finishes
Individuals with sensitive skin or dye allergies may experience mild irritation from…
Lower concern; standard necktie with no known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
BB#3 Rep Tie
silk and wool rep-weave tie, no coating disclosed
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wool and silk neckties are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
Microfiber shedding and inhalation
Worn wool and silk fibers can shed over time, particularly at stress points like the…
Lower PFAS concern; classic silk-wool tie with no water or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Men's OG Stripe Silk Blend Tie
silk blend (silk, likely polyester), no functional coating disclosed
Heavy metals
Silk and polyester blend dyed to OG Stripe pattern; no restricted substance declaration…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No stain or wrinkle finish claimed, which is positive. However, some polyester blends…
Antimony in polyester
Polyester content uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst in synthesis. Antimony leaching…
Loose dye bleed and color instability
Silk blends, especially in bold stripes, may show color bleeding or fading in first few…
Lower PFAS concern; silk-blend neckwear with no water treatment or stain finish claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Repp Neck Ties Lot Of 2 Silk Made In
silk with stain-resistant finish (composition unspecified)
PFAS
The stain-resistant treatment is undisclosed. Many textile finishes of this type…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Stain-resistant coatings on silk can degrade with repeated dry cleaning or washing…
Skip or ask Brooks Brothers directly about the stain treatment chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse
Silk with stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some silk finishing processes use formaldehyde-based resins for water and stain…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from finish or dyes
Applied stain-resistant and water-repellent finishes can off-gas organic compounds…
PFAS
Stain-resistant finishes on textiles commonly use PFAS compounds. This product has…
Skip until Brooks Brothers discloses stain-treatment chemistry; PFAS risk remains unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Stain Resistant Classic Woven Italian Silk Necktie,
Italian silk with unspecified stain-resistant finish
Undisclosed stain-resistant coating chemistry
Brooks Brothers does not disclose whether the stain-resistant finish is PFAS-based or an…
Coating degradation and leaching during care
Dry cleaning and washing can degrade stain-resistant coatings over time, potentially…
Skip until Brooks Brothers discloses stain-resistant treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish (likely PFAS-based durable press resin)
PFAS
Non-iron finishes in this product category are predominantly fluorocarbon or PFAS-chain…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Traditional durable press resins use urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde binders.…
Synthetic fiber shedding (microfiber release)
Cotton-polyester blends shed synthetic microfibers during washing and wear, especially if…
Allergen or sensitizer risk from finish
Individuals with sensitive skin or chemical sensitivities may experience irritation from…
Higher PFAS risk from non-iron finish; Brooks Brothers won't reveal chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Men's Stretch Supima Cotton Non-Iron Dress Shirt
Supima cotton with non-iron finish (likely resin-based)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Non-iron cotton finishes almost universally use formaldehyde-based resins or similar…
Heavy metals
Brooks Brothers does not disclose dye chemistry or test results for restricted azo dyes…
Finish degradation and fiber shedding over time
Non-iron finishes degrade with repeated laundering and can flake or shed microfiber…
Skin irritation from finish residues (contact dermatitis)
Individuals with sensitive skin or formaldehyde sensitivity may experience itching…
Moderate concern; non-iron cotton likely treated with finish chemicals without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Brooks Brothers
Men's Regular Fit Non-Iron Oxford Dress Shirt
Cotton/polyester blend with non-iron (durable-press) finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Non-iron dress shirts commonly use formaldehyde-based or formaldehyde-releasing resins…
Azo dyes in polyester or dye bleed on white/light colors
Polyester-blend dress shirts may contain azo dyes (especially in colored versions), which…
Finishing resin degradation over repeated wash cycles
Non-iron coatings degrade with washing and heat; loss of finish integrity over 50-100…
Antimony in polyester fiber itself
Polyester is typically made with antimony oxide as a catalyst; trace amounts may remain…
Lower concern than many dress shirts, but non-iron typically uses PFAS treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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