Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s launched an investigation into Lululemon over the safety of its products, citing concerns that some chemical compounds used in them are “forever chemicals” and could be toxic.
It is a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) as part of an investigation into “whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality and health impacts of its products,” according to the release.
Lululemon is a Canadian-American activewear brand that generated over $11 billion in fiscal year 2025.
The company’s purpose and values guide their approach to “creating products, programs and experiences that help improve the wellbeing of people and communities and minimize [their] environmental impact,” according to Lululemon’s website.
According to Paxton, emerging research and consumer concerns have raised questions about the potential presence of certain synthetic materials and chemical compounds in their apparel that may be associated with endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer, and other health issues.
The investigation will examine whether Lululemon’s athletic apparel contains PFAS or “forever chemicals”.
A Lululemon spokesperson told NBC that the company is aware of the inquiry from the Texas Office of the Attorney General and is “cooperating by providing the requested documentation.”
In a statement to NBC, the company spokesperson said Lululemon does not use PFAS in its products.
“The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment,” the Lululemon company spokesperson told NBC.
The company spokesperson further emphasized the health and safety of their guests, saying their products “meet or exceed global regulatory, safety, and quality standards,” in the statement to NBC.
“We require all our vendors to regularly conduct testing for restricted substances, including PFAS, by credible third-party agencies to confirm ongoing compliance,” the spokesperson said.
We are aware of the inquiry from the Texas Office of the Attorney General and are cooperating by providing the requested documentation.
The office of the attorney general said it will also 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.
“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 the release. “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.”