65Good

Kohl's Review, Is Kohl's Non-Toxic?

Across 1 graded product, Kohl's 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

Unionbay Juniors Khaki Uniform Pants

Kohl's

Unionbay Juniors Khaki Uniform Pants

Cotton or cotton-blend twill, untreated

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade49Poor
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Azo dyes and colorfast residues

Khaki dyeing uses synthetic azo dyes that are regulated in the US but may vary by mill.…

70
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Lead

Cotton textiles imported to the US must meet lead and cadmium limits under CPSIA; testing…

70
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Antimony in polyester (if present)

If the blend includes polyester, antimony trioxide may be used as a catalyst. Kohl's does…

70
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Microplastic shedding during wash and wear

Twill is denser than knits and sheds less, but synthetic fibers in any blend release…

70

Lower PFAS concern. Basic khaki pants with no special water or stain treatment disclosed.

Starting grade for this product type

Kohl's and PFAS, common questions

Does Kohl's have PFAS?
We graded 1 Kohl's product, 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 Kohl's non-toxic?
No Kohl's product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Unionbay Juniors Khaki Uniform Pants at 65/100.
Which Kohl's products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded Kohl's products we have scored are Unionbay Juniors Khaki Uniform Pants. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

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