Everlane Review, Is Everlane 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 4 graded products, Everlane averages Poor (31/100). 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
Everlane
Renew The Perform Legging Ankle Length Leggings Solid Black
nylon/spandex blend, no specified coating
Azo dyes and aromatic amine leaching
Nylon and spandex are typically dyed with azo dyes during manufacturing. While restricted…
Spandex degradation and chemical release
Spandex breaks down over time when exposed to heat, UV, sweat, and chlorine. Degradation…
Residual dye and finish volatiles (off-gassing)
New textiles commonly emit volatile organic compounds from dyes, finishes, and packaging.…
Lower concern. Uncoated stretch knit with no water-repellent coating or treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Everlane
Perform Flare Legging
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Nylon activewear with water-repellent coating finish almost always uses fluorinated…
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Black or bright performance leggings typically use azo dyes to achieve color fastness in…
Nylon microfiber shedding
Synthetic nylon leggings shed microplastics during wear and washing, especially as the…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon fabrics sometimes use formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shape-retention treatments.…
Typical activewear with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without material disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Everlane
Perform Legging
nylon/polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Microplastics
Nylon/polyester blends are documented sources of microplastic pollution in wastewater…
Heavy metals
No certification (e.g., OEKO-TEX, bluesign) is stated, leaving dye chemistry and heavy…
Moisture-wicking coating off-gassing and degradation
Polyurethane or silicone moisture-wicking treatments can emit volatile organic compounds…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No statement of formaldehyde-free processing is published; nylon/polyester blends may be…
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or removes water treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Everlane
Perform Pocket Legging
nylon blend with water-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fluorochemical composition
Everlane has not disclosed whether this legging uses legacy PFOA/PFOS, other long-chain…
Azo dyes in synthetic fabrics
Nylon textiles may be dyed with azo colorants that can degrade to aromatic amines under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistant, water-resistant, and stretch-recovery finishes on synthetic blends…
Microfiber shedding from nylon blend
Nylon garments shed microfibers during washing, contributing to synthetic particle…
Skip until Everlane clarifies water-repellent coating treatment chemistry
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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