Lululemon says the agreement reiterates how the company already operates and does not represent a change to its products or practices.
The agreement follows after Texas attorney general Ken Paxton issued a civil investigative demand to Lululemon USA in April 2026.
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The investigation examined whether the athletic apparel company had made misleading claims about the safety, quality or health implications of its merchandise.
Texas reviewed documents supplied by Lululemon, including laboratory reports, and stated: “Following a review of the documents provided in response to its Civil Investigative Demand, the State did not identify PFAS in Lululemon products or materials.”
In a statement, Lululemon said the settlement includes no fine, admission of wrongdoing or finding of liability.
It was agreed to resolve disputed claims without what the document described as “protracted and expensive litigation”, while Lululemon expressly denied violating consumer-protection laws or regulations.
The retailer said the agreement does not alter its products or operating practices. Lululemon said it does not use PFAS in its products and already requires suppliers to meet its restricted substances list, which sets limits for PFAS in materials.
Under the agreement, Lululemon will continue to require vendors to demonstrate compliance either through reports from a nominated third-party laboratory or through accepted third-party certifications.
The supporting documentation must be provided on the timetable set out in the company’s restricted substances list.
Where a supplier relies on a third-party certification, Lululemon must require the certificate to remain current. If a certification expires or is not renewed, the supplier’s materials must undergo third-party laboratory testing under the restricted substances list.
The company must also require suppliers to report expired certificates and ensure its nominated laboratory validates certifications submitted instead of testing. Its obligations are measured by whether it verifies supplier submissions and takes commercially reasonable corrective action or contractual steps where required, rather than by perfect compliance by every supplier at all times.
Lululemon’s supplier agreements already require vendors to comply with the current restricted substances list and later revisions.
The list’s PFAS thresholds are aligned with international chemical laws and standards established by the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group, according to the statement.
