Athleta Women's Salutation High Rise Legging
Standard athletic legging, no PFAS disclosure available.
Athleta does not publicly disclose PFAS use or absence in this product. Standard nylon-spandex athletic wear often receives finishes, but material composition suggests lower PFAS risk than coated performance fabrics.
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Material
Nylon and spandex blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Athleta Women's Salutation Rise Legging is made of, ingredients and materials
Athleta Salutation leggings are a nylon and spandex blend, a common synthetic combination in performance activewear. Nylon is a durable polyamide that resists moisture and wear, while spandex (elastane) provides stretch and recovery. Neither material requires heavy chemical treatment for basic function, though dyeing and finishing processes introduce potential concerns. The blend itself poses no inherent hazard; the risk lies in how the fibers are dyed, finished, and any coatings applied post-production.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Heavy metals
Nylon dyeing can employ heavy metal-based dyes (cadmium, lead, chromium) or pigments, particularly in darker colors. No testing data or recalls specific to Athleta leggings exist. Risk depends on dye suppliers and quality control, which are not disclosed by the brand.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes
No published recalls or testing documenting azo dyes or their carcinogenic breakdown products (amines) in Athleta leggings. Nylon dyeing can use azo colorants, but no evidence specific to this product or brand has surfaced in consumer safety databases.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon-spandex blends do not typically require formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or finish. No formaldehyde contamination reports exist for Athleta leggings. Standard nylon dyeing and finishing avoid heavy formaldehyde use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
This hazard does not apply; the Salutation legging is nylon-spandex, not polyester. Antimony is a catalyst used in polyester polymerization and is not part of nylon production chemistry.
Flame retardants
Athletic leggings are not typically treated with flame retardants unless marketed for specific hazard applications. No evidence indicates Athleta Salutation leggings contain flame retardant coatings or chemical additives.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Athleta, owned by Gap Inc., does not publicly disclose detailed chemical or PFAS data for individual products, including this legging. The brand has not published third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or GOTS) for this item. No formal recalls or chemical controversies specific to Athleta leggings have been documented in consumer safety databases. The brand's silence on chemical transparency is typical for mainstream athletic apparel but limits independent verification of manufacturing standards.
How it compares in its category
Most nylon-spandex leggings at this price point share similar manufacturing profiles and disclosure levels. Brands like Lululemon and higher-end competitors often provide OEKO-TEX certification or sustainability reports, while Athleta does not. The Salutation legging sits in the mainstream athletic segment where chemical hazard rates are lower than fast-fashion alternatives but transparency is weaker than premium eco-focused brands. Nylon-spandex blends themselves are not uncommon or higher-risk than polyester-spandex alternatives in activewear.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and avoid high-heat drying, which can degrade spandex elasticity and potentially volatilize any residual dyes or finishes. Machine wash inside-out to reduce pilling and friction. Do not bleach or dry-clean with harsh solvents, as these can strip fibers or mobilize chemical residues. Replace when elastic fails or seams fray; well-maintained nylon-spandex typically lasts 2-3 years with regular wear and proper laundering.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Athleta has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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