Does Calvin Klein stain-resistant professional workwear have PFAS?
We graded 8 Calvin Klein stain-resistant professional workwear products, averaging Good (59/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 11 stain-resistant professional workwear brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 56/100, Calvin Klein is better than typical, scoring above 77% of them.
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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Calvin Klein
Men's Slim Move 5-Pocket Pants
cotton and polyester blend
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-blend casual pants often receive formaldehyde-based durable-press or…
Microfiber shedding from polyester
Polyester garments shed microfibers during washing. While this is an environmental…
Lower concern; basic pants with no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Hi-Stretch Tech 5-Pocket Slim Pants
cotton/elastane blend, standard construction
Azo dyes (carcinogenic color additives)
Black, navy, and darker colorways may use azo dyes, which are permitted in most markets…
Microplastic shedding from elastane
Elastane fibers shed progressively with wear and washing, releasing microplastics into…
Lower concern; standard casual pants with no PFAS-risk treatments identified.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Tech Stretch Cargo Pants
Cotton/polyester blend with elastane stretch
Heavy metals
Standard polyester dyeing uses reactive dyes; some cheaper formulations may contain heavy…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends often use formaldehyde-based cross-linking resins for wrinkle…
Elastane/spandex degradation and microfiber shedding
Elastane fibers shed microplastics during washing and wear, especially with friction and…
Antimony in polyester
Polyester production may use antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Residual antimony in…
Base fabric lower concern; no waterproof/stain treatment disclosed.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Move 365 Slim Fit Stretch Pants
cotton/polyester blend, stretch fabric
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
Polyester-cotton blends often use reactive or azo dyes; no specific testing is publicly…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistant and shape-holding finishes on cotton-poly blends may include…
Lower concern; basic stretch pants with no PFAS-typical treatments disclosed.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Modern Stretch Chino Pants
cotton blend, stretch elastic (polyester/spandex)
Azo dyes and dye allergens
Cotton chinos are typically dyed with azo or direct dyes. While Calvin Klein operates…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton garments often receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or sizing finishes.…
Spandex/elastane degradation under stress or heat
Polyester-spandex blends can break down or lose elasticity with repeated high-heat…
Antimony in polyester
Polyester used in the blend may contain antimony oxide as a catalyst; levels in finished…
Lower risk since cotton chinos typically lack water-repellent coating.
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Calvin Klein
Women's Petite Classic Fit Lux Pant
Cotton/polyester blend woven fabric
Azo dyes and textile dye residue
Standard cotton-polyester blends are typically dyed with conventional azo or reactive…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistant and 'lux' soft finishes on polyester blends sometimes use…
Microplastic shedding
All polyester-blend garments shed microfibers during laundering; this pant will…
Heavy metals
Conventional textile dyes may contain trace heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium) as…
Lower risk since standard pants fabric unlikely to contain PFAS.
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Calvin Klein
Men's Slim Fit Pant
cotton/polyester blend
Azo dyes
Colored trousers may contain azo dyes, which can break down into aromatic amines under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistance and shrink-control finishes often employ formaldehyde. This product's…
Microplastics
Polyester blends shed microfibers during washing, contributing to aquatic microplastic…
Lower risk since standard trousers lack water or stain treatments.
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Calvin Klein
TRIM FIT NON-IRON PANT, 40 x 30 / Charcoal
Cotton blend with non-iron/stain-resistant finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some non-iron finishes still use formaldehyde-releasing resins, though this has become…
Finish coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Non-iron finishes degrade with age and repeated hot washing, creating flaking or shedding…
Residual chemicals from non-iron finish manufacturing
Manufacturing and finishing processes may leave trace amounts of uncrosslinked resins or…
Non-iron finishes often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better stain-resistant professional workwear from other brands
Graded higher than the Calvin Klein average of 59.
Dockers
Men's Ultimate Shirt
Cotton and polyester blend
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Allergenic dyes or finishes
Limited concern
Basic shirt without finishes suggests lower PFAS risk.
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Dockers
Stretch Oxford Shirt Slim Fit Men's
cotton-polyester blend, no disclosed treatment
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Antimony residue from polyester synthesis
Limited concern
Colorfast degradation and dye transfer
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from polyester
Limited concern
Basic dress shirt with no stated treatment poses low PFAS concern.
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Dockers
Men's Regular Fit Short-Sleeve Shirt
cotton-polyester blend, no reported water-repellent coating treatment
Azo dyes and colorant safety
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Dye bleeding and colorant migration
Moderate concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fiber
Limited concern
Basic casual shirt without water-resistant finish, lower risk.
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See every Calvin Klein product we grade on the Calvin Klein brand page, or the full stain-resistant professional workwear ranking.