15 Organic Cotton Waterproof Sports Undergarments graded for PFAS risk
All 15 cotton-based options in our waterproof sports undergarments database, graded Bad to Excellent and ranked lowest risk first. None earn a buy-worthy grade yet, so start from the top and check the swap suggestions.
Carhartt
Men's Force Relaxed Fit Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt
100% cotton jersey knit, untreated
Azo dyes
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Basic cotton tee, lower PFAS concern with no waterproofing.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Carhartt
Men's Relaxed Fit Midweight Short-Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt
100% cotton, no water-repellent finish
Heavy metals
Limited concern
BPA & bisphenols
Limited concern
Lower concern, plain cotton tee with no water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Carhartt
Men's Force Color Enhanced Long Sleeve T-Shirt
100% cotton long-sleeve shirt
Azo dyes and dye residuals
Limited concern
Allergen dyes and color fastness
Limited concern
Lower concern, bare cotton apparel with no added treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Carhartt
Force Relaxed T-Shirt
100% cotton jersey
Azo dyes and banned colorants
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower concern. Plain cotton jersey with no water-repellent finish on record.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Reebok
Men's Tech Training Short Sleeve T-Shirt
polyester/cotton blend, standard knit
Azo dyes and residual dye chemicals
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during washing
Moderate concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Lower concern, standard training tee with no water or stain treatment indicated.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Calvin Klein
Men's Intense Power Sport Tee
Cotton-blend knit jersey, uncoated
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens or residual chemical odors
Limited concern
Lower concern, basic cotton-blend tee with no known water-repellent coating or stain treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Calvin Klein
Women's Double Logo High Hip T-Shirt
cotton jersey, no applied finish
Azo dyes and colorant residues
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Lower concern, basic cotton tee with no applied treatments.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Puma
Men's Train All Day Tech Triblend Tank Top
polyester/cotton blend, no specified coating
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastics
High concern
Residual dyes and sizing agents
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern. No water-resistant treatment mentioned.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's TH Performance Straight Fit Pants
cotton blend with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Likely water-repellent coating-treated; brand silent on PFAS, check care label.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tommy Hilfiger
Men's Regular Fit Tommy Wicking Polo
cotton blend with moisture-wicking finish
Azo dyes (synthetic color)
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Polyester fiber degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Wicking treatment probably uses water-repellent coating, but risk remains unconfirmed without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Force Sun Defender Relaxed Fit Lightweight Short-Sleeve Polo
cotton blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Degradation of water-repellent coating over time
High concern
Skip until Carhartt discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Force 1/4-Zip Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Cotton blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
VOC and odor off-gassing from synthetic finish
Limited concern
Likely lower concern, but water-repellent coating finish composition stays unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Force Logo Sweatshirt
cotton blend with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Fabric degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Cotton blend with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment presents unclear PFAS concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Force Sub-Scrubs Performance Long Sleeve Tee
polyester/cotton blend with performance water-repellent coating finish
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from synthetic content
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and durability uncertainty
High concern
Performance apparel with water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Calvin Klein
Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non Iron
cotton blend with durable press/non-iron finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Moderate concern
Chlorine bleach sensitivity in treated fabric
Limited concern
Non-iron finish likely contains PFAS, brand silent on sourcing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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