Align High-Rise Pant 25"

Name: Align High-Rise Pant 25"
Brand: Lululemon

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains PFAS stain-resistant treatment. Lululemon's Align leggings have been found to contain PFAS in independent testing. Synthetic nylon/Lycra blend. Lululemon is one of the most popular athletic wear brands.

PFR Caution

High-rise yoga pants. Lululemon is one of the most popular athletic wear brands in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Clothing is in contact with skin for 16+ hours daily. Conventional clothing contains PFAS stain-resistant treatments, formaldehyde anti-wrinkle finishes, synthetic dyes, and flame retardants. These chemicals are absorbed through skin and inhaled from off-gassing fabrics.

Synthetic Plastic Content

80%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Lululemon's Align leggings have been found to contain PFAS in independent testing. PFAS are absorbed through skin, especially during exercise when pores are open and blood flow to skin is increased. Lululemon has not committed to removing PFAS from their products.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Nylon, Lycra (spandex), PFAS treatment

pfas

Source

PFAS stain-resistant treatment in Lululemon leggings

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, absorbed through skin during exercise

Who Is Most At RiskAdults wearing PFAS-treated athletic wear during exercise

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.