Non-Toxic Neckties, ranked by PFAS grade

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Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.

  • polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial growth in spent cartridges

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

  • RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Avocado Vegan Mattress

Avocado

Vegan Mattress

100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified✓ Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  • organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
  • The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

What we found
15 of the 18 neckties PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 83.3% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 3 that pass. The highest graded is Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm at 85 out of 100.

The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.

Are neckties safe?

3 of the 18 neckties we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 15 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.

Best graded neckties here

  1. 1Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm 85 out of 100
  2. 2Hermès Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie 85 out of 100
  3. 3Hermès Mobilité Douce Twillbi Tie 7cm 85 out of 100

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Avoid20Bad
Stain Resistant Neckties - Solid Silver Tie

Stain Resistant Neckties - Solid Silver Tie

20/100 safety

Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry; stain resistance on textiles often indicates PFAS.

Best pick85Excellent

Hermès

H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm

85/100 safety

Skip unless you confirm fabric treatment.

Why Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm wins, and what it beats

Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 65 points between the top and the bottom of this neckties ranking come from.

The winner

85Excellent
Hermès H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm

Made of silk twill.

  • +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
  • +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
  • -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.

15risk points in total, which is a grade of 85

What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 5 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.

What it beats, and why

Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Repp Neck Ties Lot Of 2 Silk Made In
35Poor50 points behind the winner
Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Repp Neck Ties Lot Of 2 Silk Made In

What puts it behind. Stain-resistant finish, +20 points. Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of silk with stain-resistant finish (composition unspecified).

  • +30Category baseline
  • +20Stain-resistant finish
  • +15No PFAS disclosure

65risk points, a grade of 35

Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse
20Bad65 points behind the winner
Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Silk with stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified).

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +30Category baseline
  • +15Vague safety claims only. Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.

80risk points, a grade of 20

Stain Resistant Neckties - Solid Silver Tie
20Bad65 points behind the winner
Stain Resistant Neckties - Solid Silver Tie

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Polyester or silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating.

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +30Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure

80risk points, a grade of 20

No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.

Which neckties are PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first

Hermès

H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • silk twill
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals

5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Hermès

Metal en Vrac Twillbi Tie

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • metal, twill textile blend
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Metal hardware leaching (tie clip or bar)

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

Hermès

Mobilité Douce Twillbi Tie 7cm

85ExcellentPFAS grade
  • Silk twill, 7cm width necktie
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Dye migration or crocking during wear or washing

Which neckties contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Brooks Brothers BB#3 Rep Tie

Brooks Brothers

BB#3 Rep Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk and wool rep-weave tie, no coating disclosed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Brooks Brothers Men's OG Stripe Silk Blend Tie

Brooks Brothers

Men's OG Stripe Silk Blend Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk blend (silk, likely polyester), no functional coating disclosed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Pure silk jacquard weave
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes in silk coloring

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Hermès Faconnee H Tie

Hermès

Faconnee H Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Silk twill
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Brooks Brothers Men's Bar Stripe Silk Blend Tie

Brooks Brothers

Men's Bar Stripe Silk Blend Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk blend (silk/polyester/cotton blend)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and synthetic colorants

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Brooks Brothers Men's Tie

Brooks Brothers

Men's Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk/polyester blend, no special coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and residual colorants

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Hermès Saint- Honore Tie

Hermès

Saint- Honore Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Silk twill
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Heavy metals
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Boss Men's Skinny Tie

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Skinny Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • Polyester/silk blend, no special coating disclosed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and color fastness

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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HUGO BOSS Men's Boss Silk Tie

Hugo Boss

Men's Boss Silk Tie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and synthetic colorants

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Perry Ellis Men's Paddon Micro Slim Necktie

Perry Ellis

Men's Paddon Micro Slim Necktie

65GoodPFAS grade
  • silk or silk-blend woven tie, no water/stain treatment claimed
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Azo dyes and colorant toxicity

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • silk with stain-resistant finish (composition unspecified)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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Brooks Brothers Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse

Brooks Brothers

Stain Resistant Necktie Silk Blue Polo Horse

20BadPFAS grade
  • Silk with stain-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Formaldehyde / VOCs

3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Italian silk with unspecified stain-resistant finish
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • Undisclosed stain-resistant coating chemistry

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Silk with Nanotex finish (proprietary coating)
  • We found only general safety language from the brand, no PFAS statement
  • PFAS

2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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  • Polyester or silk blend with unspecified stain-resistant coating
  • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
  • PFAS

4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

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