PFAS40/ 100Poor
Crep Protect Spray

Crep Protect · Shoe Waterproofing Sprays

Crep Protect Spray

Poor

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent chemistry.

This sneaker protectant repels water and stains, functions historically accomplished with PFAS chemistries. The brand does not disclose active ingredients or PFAS content, leaving risk unverifiable.

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Material

Proprietary water/stain repellent spray coating

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

What we don’t know

Basis
Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
Lab test
None on record for this exact product
Brand statement
Crep Protect has made none

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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