Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt vs Men's Cloudspun Training T-Shirt: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Carhartt Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

Carhartt

Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt

PFAS grade

Good 65/100

Overall grade

Good 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

100% cotton jersey knit, untreated

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes

PossibleMicrofiber shedding

PUMA Men's Cloudspun Training T-Shirt

Puma

Men's Cloudspun Training T-Shirt

PFAS grade

Good 65/100

Overall grade

Good 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Polyester blend (Cloudspun fabric)

Confidence

68%

PossibleAzo dyes and dye-related allergens

PossibleMicroplastic shedding

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Azo dyes and Microfiber shedding on the Carhartt and not on the Puma.
  • We flag Azo dyes and dye-related allergens and Microplastic shedding on the Puma and not on the Carhartt.
  • The Carhartt is 100% cotton jersey knit, untreated where the Puma is Polyester blend (Cloudspun fabric), 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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