Bridgedale StormSock Midweight Knee

Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment

Water-repellent treatments have historically contained PFAS chemicals.

Category baseline

PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.

No PFAS disclosure

The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.

water-repellent coating degradation and leachables

water-repellent coating finishes degrade with washing and wear, potentially releasing residual coating particles or absorbed chemicals. Without disclosure of the specific water-repellent coating agent, the chemical leaching profile after degradation cannot be assessed; this is a knowledge gap, not a confirmed hazard.

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Wool blends sometimes carry formaldehyde-based binders in dyeing or finishing steps. No recalls or reports on record for Bridgedale StormSock; formaldehyde risk is standard across the wool-sock category but typically minimal after laundering.

Heavy metals

Bridgedale does not publicly report azo-dye testing or heavy metal limits in colorants. The product has no documented safety alerts; risk is consistent with mainstream European textile manufacturing standards, though independent verification is absent.

Antimony in polyester (if present in blend)

If the wool blend includes synthetic fibers, antimony catalysts may be present in very small amounts. No evidence of antimony contamination in Bridgedale products; standard polyester in socks poses negligible exposure risk to skin.

Skin irritation from untreated or dyed fibers

Wool can irritate sensitive skin if lanolin is removed too aggressively or dyes are poorly rinsed. Bridgedale socks have no reports of dermatitis or allergic reactions; natural wool typically improves comfort after initial laundering.