Smartwool · Waterproof Hiking Socks
Smartwool Men's Hike Classic Edition Full Cushion Crew Socks
Lower PFAS concern. Plain wool socks with no disclosed treatments, but verify fiber content if it matters.
Smartwool's Hike Classic socks are primarily merino wool, a natural fiber with no inherent PFAS risk. The brand doesn't disclose any water-repellent coating, stain-resistant, or Teflon-family coating treatments.
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Material
Merino wool blend (primary fiber); no reported water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or stain treatment disclosed
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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
- Smartwool has made none
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