Cotton On All Day Crew Tee Women
Low PFAS risk. Bare cotton tee with no applied finishes.
Cotton On's basic crew tee is plain cotton with no water-repellent or stain-resistant finishes reported. No PFAS disclosure found, but the bare material itself carries lower concern.
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Material
cotton
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cotton On All Day Crew Tee Women is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a 100% cotton knit tee with no applied water-repellent, anti-microbial, or flame-retardant finishes on record. Cotton fiber itself is a cellulose material that does not bioaccumulate heavy metals or synthetic chemicals during normal wear. The fabric is likely conventionally dyed and finished with standard industrial processes, which may include residual dyes and processing agents but are subject to standard garment safety regulations in most markets where Cotton On operates.
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.
Azo dyes and azo metabolites
Cotton tees are dyed using standard industrial dyes, which may include azo compounds. Residual azo dyes are regulated in most markets but trace amounts may persist; pre-wash helps reduce exposure. No specific azo dye incident is on record for Cotton On crew tees.
Lead
Industrial dyes and pigments can contain trace heavy metals, particularly in darker colors. Regulatory limits are in place in most Western markets, but occasional non-compliance is reported. Washing reduces loose surface residues; dermal absorption from wearing is considered minimal.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No durable-press or shrinkage-control finish is named in the product description. Plain cotton crew tees typically receive minimal or no formaldehyde-based resin treatment, so this hazard is not on record for this garment.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
No flame retardant finish is indicated for this basic crew tee. Flame retardants are not typically applied to unadorned cotton apparel without explicit marketing or functional claims.
Source, EPA ↗Antimony (polyester component)
This tee is 100% cotton with no polyester noted, so antimony catalyst residues are not a concern. Antimony is a hazard specific to polyester fibers and coatings.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Cotton On has not published a detailed chemical management or PFAS reduction commitment on record. The brand does not widely advertise third-party certifications such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) or Oeko-Tex for most basic crew tees, which means chemical transparency is limited. No recalls or documented chemical hazard incidents specific to Cotton On basic cotton tees are on record. The silent PFAS stance reflects a lack of proactive disclosure rather than a known risk.
How it compares in its category
A plain cotton crew tee is among the lowest-risk garments in the apparel category because it lacks durable-press finishes, water repellency coatings, and heavy dyeing that drive chemical load in textiles. Comparable unbranded or certified organic alternatives may have lower chemical residues if certified, but a standard crew tee from a major retailer carries baseline textile processing risks common across the industry. Cotton On's pricing and scale suggest conventional dyeing and finishing, not premium or eco-certified processes.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water before first wear to reduce loose dye transfer and processing residues. Use standard detergent and avoid excessive heat; cotton does not require high temperature washing. Replace when fabric pilling, thinning, or color fading becomes significant, typically after 30-50 washes depending on care. Store in a dry space to prevent mold or mildew growth in the fibers.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Cotton On has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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