Cotton On Women's 90s Baby Tee
Lower concern. Plain cotton tee with no known treatments.
Cotton On's basic cotton t-shirt has no water-repellent or stain-resistant finish. No public PFAS disclosures found; cotton itself presents lower PFAS 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 Women's 90s Baby Tee is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a 100% cotton jersey tee with no reported special coatings, finishes, or water-repellent treatments. Cotton fiber itself is cellulose and carries minimal intrinsic toxicity risk. The primary chemical exposures in cotton garments come from dyes, mordants, and finishing processes applied during manufacturing, not the fiber itself.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton garments are often treated with formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or sizing finishes to reduce shrinkage and improve feel. Cotton On does not publicly disclose its finishing protocols. Washing before wear typically reduces residual formaldehyde.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The black or colored dyes used on this tee may contain heavy metals (e.g., chromium, lead) or restricted azo compounds depending on mill compliance. Cotton On has not published dye-safety standards or third-party audit results for this product line.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Antimony in polyester (not applicable here)
This garment is 100% cotton, not polyester, so antimony is not a concern.
Flame retardants
Flame retardants are not typically applied to basic cotton apparel unless marketed as protective workwear or children's sleepwear. No indication this tee carries such treatment.
Source, EPA ↗Fragrance allergens
No fragrance or scent claims are associated with this product. Residual odors from packaging or storage are typical but not a chemical hazard.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Cotton On is a mass-market fast-fashion retailer with no public PFAS stance or transparency statement on file. The brand has not pursued third-party certifications (such as GOTS or OEKO-TEX) for this product line based on available public information. No major chemical or safety recalls specific to this tee have been documented.
How it compares in its category
A basic cotton tee represents the lower end of processing intensity compared to synthetic blends or garments with water-resistant coatings. Unbranded or certified-organic cotton tees may carry lower dye and finishing chemical loads; conventional cotton tees like this one occupy a middle ground where hazard depends on the dye vat chemistry and mill standards, which Cotton On does not publicly disclose.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear in cool water to remove excess dyes and finishes. Tumble dry on low or lay flat, as high heat can degrade cotton fibers over time but poses no acute chemical release. Standard laundry practices are sufficient; no special handling required. Inspect seams and hems annually; replace if fraying or degradation occurs.
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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