Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) settlement with Lululemon USA Inc. over concerns about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — synthetic compounds known as "forever chemicals" — in its activewear. The settlement follows a six-month investigation that began with a Civil Investigative Demand in April 2026.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 22, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General
Lululemon USA Inc.Athletic apparel company subject to settlement
The facts
Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Lululemon in April 2026 to determine whether the company was misleading consumers about product safety.2
Lululemon reported it phased out PFAS from its products in fiscal year 2023.2
Under the AVC agreement, Lululemon must enforce chemical safety requirements throughout its supply chain and require vendors to prove compliance through independent lab testing or third-party certifications.2
The AVC agreement remains in effect for three years.2
Paxton's office is investigating other clothing brands including Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over concerns about harmful chemicals in children's clothing.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Ken Paxton I will not allow corporations to put the health and safety of Texans at risk by using potentially harmful chemicals in their clothing.2
Lululemon All its products meet or exceed global regulatory, safety, and quality standards.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Texas Attorney General Paxton Reaches Settlement with Lululemon Over Chemical Safety in Activewear
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