Everlane Perform Pocket Legging
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Everlane's Perform leggings use nylon with likely water-resistant finish but provide no PFAS transparency. No third-party verification available; brand silent on treatment specifics.
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Material
nylon blend with water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fluorochemical composition
Everlane has not disclosed whether this legging uses legacy PFOA/PFOS, other long-chain fluorochemicals, or fluorine-free water-repellent coating. Industry sources confirm many nylon athletic products still use fluorinated treatments. Without transparency, purchaser cannot assess individual risk.
Azo dyes in synthetic fabrics
Nylon textiles may be dyed with azo colorants that can degrade to aromatic amines under wear stress or sweat. Everlane does not certify to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which would screen for restricted azo dyes. Black and deeply colored leggings carry higher theoretical risk than light colors.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wrinkle-resistant, water-resistant, and stretch-recovery finishes on synthetic blends sometimes use formaldehyde-releasing resins. Everlane's finish chemistry is undisclosed. Off-gassing from formaldehyde is typically minimal in performance fabrics but possible in poorly cured finishes.
Source: ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from nylon blend
Nylon garments shed microfibers during washing, contributing to synthetic particle pollution; this is not a direct wearer health hazard but an environmental concern relevant to lifecycle assessment. Washing in a microfiber filter bag reduces shedding by 80-90%.
What’s reassuring
Antimony in polyester components (if present)
If the blend includes polyester (not confirmed in available Everlane specifications), antimony trioxide catalyst residues are theoretically possible but exceedingly rare in finished garments and not reported in this brand's products.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Everlane Perform Pocket Leggings are nylon-blend fabric with a water-resistant (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to the surface. Nylon itself is a stable synthetic polymer with no established leaching hazards under normal wear. The water-resistant finish is the material concern: water-repellent coating treatments historically relied on long-chain PFOA/PFOS (now largely phased out), but many brands still use other fluorochemicals with unknown long-term health profiles. Everlane has not publicly disclosed which specific water-repellent coating chemistry they use in this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Everlane markets itself as a transparency-focused brand, yet has remained silent on water-repellent coating chemical composition in their technical fabrics despite industry-wide scrutiny of PFAS in apparel since 2015. The company has not earned certification from OEKO-TEX, BLUESIGN, or other textile safety standards that would mandate chemical disclosure. No major recalls or contamination reports are on record for Everlane apparel, but the absence of disclosure makes independent verification impossible.
How it compares in its category
Performance leggings with water resistance are common in athletic wear; most brands either use PFAS-based water-repellent coating (cheaper), transition to fluorine-free alternatives (Patagonia, some Lululemon lines), or eliminate water resistance entirely. Everlane's silence is worse than competitors who explicitly state their chemistry or certify to standards. Brands like Girlfriend Collective and Alo Yoga provide greater transparency on textile treatments, though availability varies by style.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cold water before first wear to reduce any surface finish residues. Avoid high-heat drying or direct heat exposure, which can theoretically degrade the water-repellent coating and potentially release volatile compounds. Expect the water-resistant treatment to diminish after 20-30 washes; do not attempt to reapply fluorochemical finishes at home. Request Everlane's safety data sheet (SDS) or water-repellent coating treatment documentation before purchase if PFAS exposure is a concern for you.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Everlane has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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polyester blend fabric, standard construction
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from synthetic blend
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Unsupported fabric unlikely to carry high PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Fabletics
Women's Live-In High-Waisted Leggings
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Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Phthalate plasticizers in elastane/spandex
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Standard athletic leggings without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Fabletics
Women's Define PowerHold High-Waisted 7/8 Leggings
polyester/nylon blend with elastic
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes and colorfast quality
Limited concern
Microplastics
Moderate concern
Elastic degradation and allergenic contact
Limited concern
Lower concern; basic synthetic athletic wear without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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