Companies in the fashion industry face a gauntlet of varying state laws restricting PFAS in apparel, footwear and textiles.  These laws differ from state to state in several important dimensions, including scope of products covered, the type of prohibition (outright ban vs. disclosure and/or labeling), threshold levels, exemptions, phasing timelines, and compliance mechanisms. Some of the laws apply broadly to “textile articles,” which include not just clothing but also other textile articles such as handbags, backpacks, draperies, shower curtains, furnishings, upholstery, bedding, towels, napkins, and tablecloths. Other laws apply only to “apparel” — clothing items intended for regular or formal wear, such as undergarments, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, and similar items.  While these laws are evolving, set forth below is a table that includes a high-level summary of selected laws currently in place.  As noted below, the New Mexico PFAS labeling requirement has been preliminarily enjoined by a court.  We expect further litigation related to these laws and will provide periodic updates as other state legislation is enacted and as related litigation proceeds.

As of September 2026