PFAS in Yoga Leggings, All 15 Grade Exactly the Same

We graded 15 yoga leggings from Athleta, Manduka, Alo Yoga, Gymshark, Outdoor Voices, Girlfriend Collective and Lululemon. Every one of them lands at the same grade, 65 out of 100, our Good tier. None carries a water-repellent or stain-guard finish on record, and none has a PFAS statement from its maker.

Because every product here grades the same, there is no standout winner in this category today. The grade reflects an absence of red flags in the disclosed materials, not a certification that any of these leggings is free of PFAS.

Summary comparison table

Product	PFAS grade	Material as recorded
Girlfriend Collective Compressive Pocket Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon/spandex blend, no coating on record
Manduka Women's Presence Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon/polyamide blend
Lululemon Align Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon (88%), spandex (12%)
Athleta Salutation High Rise Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon/spandex athletic knit
Alo Airbrush High Waist Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon/spandex, no disclosed coating
Gymshark Vital Seamless 2.0 Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon, elastane seamless knit
Outdoor Voices Textured Compression 7/8 Leggings	Good, 65/100	Nylon/polyester blend

How we graded these

Every grade here is a model-based estimate built from publicly available product information and manufacturer disclosures, not a lab test performed by our team. A high score means lower concern based on reviewed sources, never PFAS-free and never safe. Across the 15 leggings the spread is 15 at 65. None of these brands has a PFAS statement on record for the leggings we graded. Look up any legging in our PFAS product finder.

Why yoga leggings grade differently from waterproof gear

Fluorinated chemicals show up in apparel mostly as durable water repellent finishes, stain-guard treatments or some moisture-wicking coatings. Yoga leggings are not marketed as waterproof or stain resistant, so none of the 15 we graded carries that kind of treatment on record. That keeps every one of them out of the lower grade bands that apply to rain jackets, waterproof boots and stain-guard sprays, where fluorinated coatings are common and disclosed. It does not mean the fabric has been independently tested for PFAS.

Why none of them grades higher than 65

A 65 reflects the absence of a coating or treatment on record, not a material credit and not a brand PFAS statement. None of the 15 brands in this guide has published a PFAS-free claim or certification we could confirm, which is what keeps every one of them in the Good tier rather than Excellent.

What to avoid

• Leggings marketed as "stain-resistant" or "water-repellent." None of the 15 products here carry that marketing, and it is the clearest signal to watch for in activewear generally.
• Assuming a Good, 65/100 grade means zero PFAS. It means our model found no coating or treatment on record, not a lab-confirmed result.
• Judging a brand's whole activewear line by its leggings. Jackets and other waterproof layers deserve separate scrutiny through our product finder.

Our pick

Based on available materials and data, all 15 leggings in this guide grade the same, so there is no single standout by the numbers. If you want to compare beyond leggings, our clothing guide covers a wider range of apparel, including the categories where fluorinated finishes are more common and more often disclosed.

FAQ

Do yoga leggings typically contain PFAS?

Based on available materials and data, yoga leggings are lower risk than waterproof outerwear or footwear because they are rarely marketed with stain-guard or water-repellent finishes. None of the 15 leggings graded here carries that kind of treatment on record.

What does a Good, 65/100 grade mean here?

It means our model found no coating or treatment associated with PFAS in the disclosed materials for that product. It is a model-based estimate, not a laboratory test result.

Is there an established health link between PFAS exposure and wearing leggings?

Research has associated some fluorinated compounds with health concerns in population studies, but leggings are one of many possible exposure sources, and none of the products graded here carry a fluorinated finish on record. If PFAS exposure concerns you generally, food packaging and water filters are higher-exposure categories worth checking first.