Lululemon is being investigated for PFAS in their activewear. Here's what it means for your health

By Halle Newman | Women’s Health | June 23, 2026

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"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are found pretty much everywhere. Known as “forever chemicals” because they take an extremely long time to break down, they’re in our drinking water, food packaging, cookware, and waterproof clothing.

Aside from being abundant, they can also be harmful; PFAS have been linked to an increased cancer risk and interference with the body’s immune and reproductive systems, per the Environmental Protection Agency. Naturally, you may want to avoid them. But what happens when you find out your go-to leggings may have PFAS in them?

Recently, the Texas Attorney General announced it was investigating Lululemon for allegedly including PFAS in their activewear, violating the state’s laws. (For the record: Lululemon states that their products do not use PFAS.) Still, as I sit here in a Lululemon sports bra, I have the same question as many of the brand’s devotees: What do PFAS in activewear really mean for my health?"