Crop Shop Boutique Freedom Active Tee
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Standard cotton active tee with no disclosed coating or treatment. Brand is silent on PFAS; confirm no water-repellent coating finish before purchase.
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Material
cotton jersey, likely uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Crop Shop Boutique Freedom Active Tee is made of, ingredients and materials
This tee is cotton jersey, a knit fabric with minimal finishing burden compared to woven or heavily treated garments. Cotton itself does not bioaccumulate toxic compounds; the risk lies in dyes, resins, and finishes applied during manufacturing. Jersey's loose weave and breathability mean chemical residues are less likely to persist on the fiber surface than in tightly constructed or coated textiles. No coating is named in the product description, which is favorable for volatile off-gassing.
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 color-fast agents
No restricted dye list is published by the brand. Cotton jersey in bright or dark colors typically requires azo or reactive dyes; some formulations can release carcinogenic amines under UV or in acidic sweat. Not reported as a recall for this brand, but unverified sourcing means residual azo dye metabolites cannot be ruled out.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton garments are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or shape retention, though jersey is less commonly finished this way than poplin or dress shirts. Crop Shop does not disclose finish type; if a water-repellent or soil-resistant treatment is present, formaldehyde releasers are a possible ingredient.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Lead, cadmium, and chromium can appear as impurities in textile dyes, particularly in budget supply chains with minimal input testing. No third-party restricted substance testing is on record for this brand or product.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Fragrance allergens or fragrance libraries in finishes
No fragrance or scent finish is implied in the product description. Standard cotton jersey without added scent carries no known fragrance hazard.
Antimony trioxide in polyester components
This is a 100% cotton jersey tee with no polyester named; antimony risk does not apply. Hazard is listed only for completeness in the apparel category.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Crop Shop has not published third-party certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Trade) or public chemical management policies on record. The brand's silence on whether a water-repellent or soil-resistant finish is applied is the primary concern, especially given the PFAS grade of 65/100 (moderate) and absence of explicit "no PFAS" commitment. Without traceability or audit transparency, chemical inputs at dyeing and finishing stages cannot be independently verified. This is not evidence of malpractice, but rather a gap in disclosure that leaves the consumer unable to make a fully informed choice.
How it compares in its category
Basic cotton tees from transparent brands (Patagonia, Organic Basics, Pact) typically carry GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification and publish restricted substance lists, making them easier to trust. Crop Shop's positioning as a boutique/fashion-forward brand rather than a sustainability specialist suggests lower investment in supply-chain auditing. Without certification, a Crop Shop tee sits in the middle of the market, not a known offender, but also not a proven safe choice. Mass-market basics without certification occupy similar ground; the difference is that some larger players do publish chemical management frameworks even without third-party label.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water (60 °C/140 °F maximum) before wearing to reduce any residual dyes or finishing chemicals; this is standard practice for all new garments and is especially prudent when brand transparency is limited. Avoid hot water, chlorine bleach, and high heat drying, which can degrade the fiber and potentially mobilize residual chemicals. Cotton jersey typically lasts 50-100 wears if cared for gently; replace when seams fray, elasticity fails, or pilling becomes persistent. If the tee develops a water-repellent feel or unusual odor after purchase, that may indicate an undisclosed finish; air it out and consider return if it does not dissipate after laundering.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- crop shop has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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