Wrangler Review, Is Wrangler 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 7 graded products, Wrangler 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Wrangler
Men's Riggs Workwear Relaxed-Fit Work Horse Jeans
100% cotton denim
Azo dyes in indigo dyeing
Indigo-dyed denim commonly uses azo-class dyes, which can release aromatic amines under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton denim often contains formaldehyde-based finishing agents applied during…
Stain-resistant chemical finish composition
The product is marketed as stain-resistant but Wrangler does not disclose the chemical…
Dye migration or bleeding onto skin
Indigo denim commonly releases loose dye in the first several washes, especially in warm…
Lower PFAS concern. Standard untreated denim, no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Wrangler Riggs Workwear Relaxed-Fit Five-Pocket Jeans
100% cotton denim, no reported water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or stain-resistant coating
Azo dye residue and unfixed dyes
Standard indigo denim uses azo dyes; unfixed dye can shed into skin sweat during early…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton textiles are routinely treated with formaldehyde-based sizing to improve weave…
Lower PFAS concern. Untreated cotton workwear with no special claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Five Star Premium Canvas Jeans
100% cotton canvas (untreated)
Azo dyes and colorant migration
Standard cotton denim uses azo dyes that may release aromatic amines, particularly in…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton textiles often undergo formaldehyde-based shrink-control or wrinkle-resistance…
Lower concern. Plain canvas jeans with no applied coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Rugged Wear Performance Series Regular Fit Jeans
100% cotton denim (untreated)
Azo dyes and color fastness
Standard indigo denim uses azo dyes; Wrangler does not specify whether these are…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Even untreated cotton denim typically undergoes shrinkage control and wrinkle-resistance…
Microfiber shedding
All cotton denim sheds microfibers during laundering; this is a textile category issue…
Lower PFAS concern. Plain cotton jeans with no performance finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Relaxed Fit Jeans
100% cotton denim
Azo dyes in indigo
Conventional indigo denim typically uses azo-class dyes. Wrangler does not disclose dye…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Stain-resistant finishes on mass-market denim often use formaldehyde-based or…
Residual dye bleed and skin irritation
Indigo-dyed denim commonly bleeds dye in early washes. While indigo itself is…
Lower concern. Plain cotton denim, no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Men's Flex Work Jean
100% cotton denim with flex stretch technology
Azo dyes and synthetic indigo
Standard indigo dyeing in denim can involve azo dyes that release aromatic amines under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton finishes (wrinkle resistance, shrinkage control) commonly use…
Elastane/polyurethane degradation over time
Stretch fibers break down with repeated washing and UV exposure, releasing microplastics…
Allergic reaction to dyes or finishes
Individuals with sensitive skin may react to residual dye or finish chemicals…
Lower PFAS concern for basic denim workwear without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Wrangler
Made In Apron Rinse Wash Size One
cotton denim (rinse wash)
Lower risk from untreated denim; Wrangler offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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