Izod Review, Is Izod Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, Izod averages Good (65/100). 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.
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
Izod
Boys' School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
cotton/polyester blend, no stated coating
Azo dyes and color fastness
Polyester blends are typically dyed with azo or reactive dyes at the fiber stage. Izod…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends may receive small amounts of formaldehyde-releasing resins for…
Antimony in polyester
Polyester is made using antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Finished fabrics retain only…
Microplastic shedding
Polyester-blend textiles shed microfibers during washing, contributing to environmental…
Lower concern. Basic cotton-blend polo with no obvious PFAS applications.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod
Girls Izod Dresses Nwt Izod Pleated School Uniform Jumper
polyester/cotton blend school uniform jumper
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-cotton blends may receive formaldehyde-based durable-press or wrinkle-resistant…
Azo dyes and colorant metals
The pleated jumper is typically solid-colored (navy, burgundy, or tan). Azo dyes are…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is used as a polymerization catalyst in polyester production; residual…
Elastic degradation and contact dermatitis
Waistband and armhole elastics may contain sensitizing rubber accelerators (e.g.…
Lower concern. Standard school uniform, no waterproof coating.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod
Girls Izod School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
100% cotton pique knit
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Cotton polos are dyed during manufacture; if disperse or reactive azo dyes were used…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton fabrics are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle…
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton polo unlikely treated.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod
Little & Big Kid Girls Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
cotton polyester blend polo shirt
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton-polyester blends may retain trace formaldehyde from manufacturing finishes or…
Dye allergen reactions or skin irritation
Dark dyes in cotton-polyester blends can occasionally trigger contact dermatitis in…
Lower concern. Standard apparel with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment reported.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod
Little & Big Kid Girls Short Sleeve Polo Shirt
Cotton blend, unspecified finish
Azo dyes and synthetic dye residues
Cotton-polyester blends are typically piece-dyed or yarn-dyed with synthetic azo or…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence that this product uses wrinkle-resistant or shrink-control treatments, but…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester is catalyzed with antimony trioxide during synthesis. Migration to skin is…
Microfiber shedding from synthetic fiber
Polyester-blend garments shed microfibers during washing and wear. Long-term…
Lower concern baseline; no water-repellent coating treatment apparent.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod
Boys Shirts & Tops Izod Polo Shirt
Cotton/polyester blend, no reported finish
Azo dyes in polyester
Polyester-blend textiles are routinely colored with azo dyes, some of which cleave to…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester-cotton blends often receive formaldehyde-releasing resins for wrinkle-free…
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Antimony can be…
Microplastic shedding
Polyester-blend garments shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to…
Lower concern. Standard polo, no water-resistant finish detected.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Izod and PFAS, common questions
- Does Izod have PFAS?
- We graded 6 Izod products, averaging Good (65/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Izod non-toxic?
- No Izod product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Izod Boys' School Uniform Short Sleeve Polo Shirt at 65/100.
- Which Izod products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Izod products we have scored are Izod Boys Shirts & Tops Izod Polo Shirt, IZOD Little & Big Kid Girls Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, IZOD Little & Big Kid Girls Short Sleeve Polo Shirt. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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