Calvin Klein Review, Is Calvin Klein Non-Toxic?
Calvin Klein averages 52 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Calvin Klein products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Calvin Klein grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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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Does Calvin Klein have PFAS, by category
Which Calvin Klein products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Cotton-blend knit jersey, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic colorants. Cotton-blend knits are typically dyed with commercial reactive or disperse…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton jersey, no applied finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorant residues. Reactive or direct dyes used in the printing or dyeing process may leave…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/elastane blend, standard construction
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (carcinogenic color additives). Black, navy, and darker colorways may use azo dyes, which are…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton blend, stretch elastic (polyester/spandex)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and dye allergens. Cotton chinos are typically dyed with azo or direct dyes. While Calvin Klein…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend, stretch fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and colorfast stability. Polyester-cotton blends often use reactive or azo dyes; no specific testing…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton/polyester blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes. Colored trousers may contain azo dyes, which can break down into aromatic amines under sweat and UV…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton and polyester blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Polyester-blend casual pants often receive formaldehyde-based durable-press or…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- nylon/spandex blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and synthetic dye residues. Nylon readily absorbs and retains synthetic dyes. Azo dyes used in dark…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton/polyester blend woven fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes and textile dye residue. Standard cotton-polyester blends are typically dyed with conventional azo…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton/polyester blend with elastane stretch
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Standard polyester dyeing uses reactive dyes; some cheaper formulations may contain heavy…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, water-repellent coating finishes on activewear commonly use fluorochemicals; Calvin Klein does not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Light Weight Quick Dry Moisture Wicking Top with 40+ UPF Protection
- Synthetic blend with moisture-wicking and UPF treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Moisture-wicking apparel routinely uses fluorinated durable water repellents; Calvin Klein has not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton blend with non-iron/stain-resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Some non-iron finishes still use formaldehyde-releasing resins, though this has become…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Traditional non-iron finishes may contain formaldehyde-releasing compounds to cross-link…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonCalvin Klein and PFAS, common questions
- Does Calvin Klein have PFAS?
- Calvin Klein averages 52 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 14 Calvin Klein products graded as of November 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Calvin Klein non-toxic?
- No Calvin Klein product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Calvin Klein Men's Intense Power Sport Tee at 65/100.
- Which Calvin Klein products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Calvin Klein products we have scored are Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non Iron, CALVIN KLEIN TRIM FIT NON-IRON PANT, 40 x 30 / Charcoal, Calvin Klein Men's Light Weight Quick Dry Moisture Wicking Top with 40+ UPF Protection. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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