L.L.Bean Review, Is L.L.Bean Non-Toxic?
L.L.Bean averages 44 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 L.L.Bean products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
L.L.Bean grades Poor 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 L.L.Bean have PFAS, by category
Which L.L.Bean products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Outdoor cushion cover; likely polyester, acrylic, or solution-dyed synthetic fabric with unknown…
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Standard outdoor cushion covers are treated with water-repellent coatings; L.L.Bean has not disclosed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Tencel (lyocell) fabric, soft washed finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. The shirt's dye source and heavy metal content (lead, cadmium) are not disclosed by L.L.Bean.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cotton blend with elastane, no stated finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. The shirt's navy or other dyed finish involves synthetic dyes that may contain trace heavy…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- cotton pique blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes. Cotton pique polos typically use reactive or disperse dyes for color fastness. While azo dyes are…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Waxed canvas with wax finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes (skin sensitizers and potential carcinogens). Canvas may be dyed with azo or other synthetic dyes…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Waxed canvas with wax finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Canvas dyeing and wax-finish setting may involve formaldehyde resins or azo dyes…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Ballistic nylon with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating degradation and dermal contact, PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings shed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. If L.L.Bean has switched to PFAS-free water-repellent coating chemistry (e.g., silicone or wax-based)…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Canvas with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Canvas water-repellent treatment is unspecified by L.L.Bean. Conventional fluorocarbon-based repellents…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Cordura duffels with water-repellent coating finishes almost universally use fluorocarbon-based water…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Canvas tote with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Canvas water-resistance treatments almost universally contain fluorinated compounds (PFAS). L.L.Bean…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Degradation of water-repellent coating over time. As the water-repellent coating breaks down with use and…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Outdoor polyester blend cushion with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The water-repellent coating finish chemistry is undisclosed. Outdoor polyester cushions commonly use…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester blend cushion with water-repellent coating water/stain-resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The undisclosed water-resistant treatment is the primary concern. Legacy perfluorinated compounds…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester fabric with water/stain-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Virtually all outdoor cushion fabrics with water-resistant finish use PFAS-based water-repellent…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester/acrylic blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Undisclosed water-resistant finish likely contains either legacy PFAS (PFOA) or newer alternatives…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester cushion cover with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Polyester cushion covers almost universally receive water-repellent coating treatment for water…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Sunbrella acrylic fabric with proprietary water-repellent coating finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Sunbrella's proprietary water-repellent treatment is not publicly tested or certified PFAS-free. PFAS…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester cushion with water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, L.L.Bean does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. PFAS-based water-repellent coating is…
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- polyester/cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Antimony in polyester. Antimony is a manufacturing catalyst for polyester; residual levels in finished…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polyester fill with polyester cover
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in polyester textiles
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral oil, argan oil blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 100% cotton canvas
- Azo dyes and dye contamination
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cordura nylon fabric
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
- Polyester webbing and nylon
- Azo dyes in polyester webbing
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Polypropylene shell, polyurethane foam, stainless steel hardware
- Polyurethane foam degradation and off-gassing
L.L.Bean and PFAS, common questions
- Does L.L.Bean have PFAS?
- L.L.Bean averages 44 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 L.L.Bean products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is L.L.Bean non-toxic?
- L.L.Bean Casco Bay Cushion is the highest-graded L.L.Bean product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which L.L.Bean products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded L.L.Bean products we have scored are L.L.Bean Casco Bay Cushion. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which L.L.Bean products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded L.L.Bean products we have scored are Kids' L.L.Bean Multisport Joggers, L.L.Bean All-Weather Folding Armless Chair Cushion, L.L.Bean Sunbrella Adirondack Chair Seat Cushion. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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