Align Pant 28-inch

Name: Align Pant 28-inch
Brand: Lululemon

PFR Grade

Avoid — high plastic content with documented health risks

Nylon-Lycra blend with PFAS moisture-management treatment. Lululemon has been tested and found to contain PFAS in their athletic wear. The company has pledged to phase out PFAS but testing shows PFAS still present in current products.

PFR Avoid

Women's yoga pants made from Nulu fabric (nylon-Lycra blend). Lululemon's most popular product. PFAS detected in testing.

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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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Clothing is in direct contact with skin for 16+ hours daily. Synthetic fabrics (polyester, nylon, spandex) shed microplastics through wear and washing. PFAS water-resistant treatments, formaldehyde anti-wrinkle finishes, and synthetic dyes add additional chemical exposure. Athletic wear is particularly concerning due to PFAS moisture-management coatings.

Synthetic Plastic Content

85%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Lululemon's Align Pants have been independently tested and found to contain PFAS. The company has pledged to phase out PFAS by 2025, but testing shows PFAS still present. For athletic wear worn during exercise (when skin absorption is highest), PFAS exposure is a serious concern.

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 moisture-management treatment in athletic wear

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, cancer risk, immune dysfunction

Who Is Most At RiskWomen wearing athletic leggings 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.