Lululemon investigated over cancer-linked PFAS chemicals suspected in activewear
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The news: Lululemon is being investigated in the US by the Texas attorney general over whether its activewear contains cancer-linked “forever chemicals”, a damaging allegation against a brand that has built its identity around health and wellness.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announced the investigation in a post on X, saying his office would examine whether Lululemon’s apparel contains PFAS their health-conscious customers would not expect based on the brand’s marketing.
The probe will cover its testing protocols, restricted substances list and supply chain practices against state safety standards, the statement said.
What they said: “Americans should not have to worry if they are being deceived when trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families,” Paxton said in a statement.
“I will not allow any corporation to sell harmful, toxic materials to consumers at a premium price under the guise of wellness and sustainability. If Lululemon has violated Texas law, it will be held accountable.”
The context: PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used in hundreds of products and do not break down in nature. They have been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, infertility and poor immune health.
According to Bloomberg, PFAS were among substances Lululemon had itself aimed to limit, according to a 2024 document it cited.
Shares in Lululemon fell as much as 4.5% following the announcement, before paring back losses to be trading slightly lower in the afternoon trading session.
The sources: Ken Paxton, Bloomberg
