GapFit High Rise Power Full Length Leggings
Standard athletic leggings; no public PFAS disclosure or testing available.
GapFit does not publicly disclose PFAS treatment or testing for this product. Nylon and spandex apparel typically presents lower concern unless treated with water-repellent finishes, which Gap Fit does not specify here.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
nylon, spandex blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
Aqua Pure
3M Aqua-Pure AP802B Whole House Filter Housing
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
What GapFit High Rise Power Full Length is made of, ingredients and materials
GapFit High Rise Power leggings are a nylon and spandex blend, a common synthetic pairing in performance activewear. Nylon is a polyamide plastic that does not naturally release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or heavy metals under normal wear conditions. Spandex (polyurethane elastomer) adds stretch and recovery; both materials are stable at body temperature and during machine washing at standard temperatures.
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
Nylon and spandex fabrics may receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shape-retention finishes during manufacturing. No public testing or certification data is available for this product; washing before wear reduces residual exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
The leggings are dyed; azo dyes are restricted in some jurisdictions but still widely used in mainstream apparel. Gap does not publicly disclose dye chemistry or testing for this line, so presence or absence is unknown.
Spandex degradation under heat or UV
Spandex loses elasticity over time with repeated hot-water washing, chlorine exposure, or sun bleaching. This is a durability and fit issue rather than a chemical hazard but can accelerate replacement frequency.
Microplastics
Synthetic nylon and spandex leggings shed microfibers during washing; the extent depends on knit density and finish. This is a broader environmental concern rather than a direct wearer hazard but is typical of this material class.
Source, EPA ↗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
This product is nylon and spandex, not polyester, so antimony catalyst contamination is not a relevant concern for this specific blend.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Gap Inc. does not publicly disclose chemical testing results or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or Bluesign) for this product line. The brand has faced no established recalls or public health complaints specific to GapFit leggings. Gap's broader corporate sustainability statements do not address formaldehyde, azo dyes, or antimony testing for athletic wear, leaving the chemical treatment profile opaque.
How it compares in its category
Standard athletic leggings in this price range rarely carry independent certifications or published safety data. GapFit is positioned as mainstream retail activewear, not premium or eco-certified. Competitors offering third-party chemical testing (e.g., Allbirds, Patagonia) provide more transparency, but GapFit's lack of disclosure is typical for fast-fashion athletic brands.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce any residual manufacturing finishes. Machine wash in cool or warm water (not hot) and air dry or low-heat tumble to preserve spandex elasticity; high heat can degrade the elastic fibers. Replace when the waistband no longer recovers, seams fray, or the fabric pills excessively, typically after 50-100 wears with regular care. Avoid prolonged contact with chlorine (pools) which can weaken nylon over time.
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
- Gap Fit has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
More activewear grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.