09/10/2026
PFAS deserve attention. They are persistent chemicals, and reducing unnecessary exposure is reasonable.
But let’s maintain some perspective.
We don’t currently know that wearing one pair of athletic pants produces a meaningful health risk. We do know that carrying substantial excess body fat increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, joint problems, and premature death.
Yet people will panic over possible trace chemicals in their leggings while refusing to discuss the much larger and better-established risk they carry every day.
Am I saying PFAS are harmless? No. Please don’t turn this into that argument.
I’m saying health priorities should reflect the strength of the evidence.
Buy PFAS-free clothing if you want. But wear it while walking, lifting weights, improving your diet, and addressing the health risk we can actually measure.