Texas AG Investigates Lululemon Over PFAS Concerns

On April 13, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the issuance of a civil investigative demand against Lululemon as part of an investigation into the potential presence of PFAS in the activewear company’s apparel.

The investigation will examine whether Lululemon has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products, prompted by “emerging research and consumer concerns” that “raised questions about the potential presence of certain synthetic materials and chemical compounds in their apparel.”  According to the press release, the company’s health-conscious customers would not expect PFAS in its products given Lululemon’s sustainability- and performance-focused marketing.

As part of the investigation, the office of the attorney general says it will review “the company’s Restricted Substances List, testing protocols, and supply chain practices to determine whether Lululemon’s products comply with its stated safety standards.”

Three days later, on April 16, Lululemon published a webpage entitled “Created without PFAS: What to know about lululemon’s products,” stating that the company does not use PFAS in its products today and requires vendors to conduct regular testing.  “Our ongoing focus is to help prevent the unintentional reintroduction of PFAS into our products through ongoing testing, monitoring, and collaboration with suppliers and third parties,” the page says.

The webpage also links to Lululemon’s restricted substances list, which sets a 50 ppm limit on all PFAS as measured by total organic fluorine and more stringent limits on specific compounds such as PFOS and PFOA.