Men's Atmosphere Short Sleeve vs Men's Intense Power Sport Tee: which is safer?
Calvin Klein Men's Intense Power Sport Tee is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Brooks
Men's Atmosphere Short Sleeve
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and colorant toxicity
PossibleFormaldehyde in finishing resins
PossibleHeavy metals in dyes and pigments
Our pick
Calvin Klein
Men's Intense Power Sport Tee
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants
PossibleHeavy metals in pigments
PossibleFragrance allergens or residual chemical odors
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Azo dyes and colorant toxicity, Formaldehyde in finishing resins, Heavy metals in dyes and pigments and Microplastic shedding during use and wash on the Brooks and not on the Calvin Klein.
- We flag Azo dyes and synthetic colorants, Heavy metals in pigments and Fragrance allergens or residual chemical odors on the Calvin Klein and not on the Brooks.
- The Brooks is Polyester athletic knit, no specified DWR treatment where the Calvin Klein is Cotton-blend knit jersey, uncoated, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
Both products run through the same public rubric, which covers materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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