Men's Force Color Enhanced Long Sleeve T-Shirt vs Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Carhartt
Men's Force Color Enhanced Long Sleeve T-Shirt
PFAS grade
Good 65/100
Overall grade
Good 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
100% cotton long-sleeve shirt
Confidence
75%
PossibleAzo dyes and dye residuals
PossibleAllergen dyes and color fastness
Carhartt
Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt
PFAS grade
Good 65/100
Overall grade
Good 57/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
100% cotton jersey knit, untreated
Confidence
78%
PossibleAzo dyes
PossibleMicrofiber shedding
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Azo dyes and dye residuals and Allergen dyes and color fastness on the Carhartt and not on the Carhartt.
- We flag Azo dyes and Microfiber shedding on the Carhartt and not on the Carhartt.
- The Carhartt is 100% cotton long-sleeve shirt where the Carhartt is 100% cotton jersey knit, untreated, 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.
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