Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Lululemon Athletica ending an investigation into potential "forever chemicals" (PFAs) in the company's activewear. The agreement includes no financial penalties or admission of wrongdoing.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General
Lululemon AthleticaClothing company under investigation
The facts
Paxton launched investigation in April over concerns Lululemon may have misled consumers about product safety.1
Texas did not identify PFAs in Lululemon products or materials during review.12Stated by 2 sources
Settlement includes no financial penalties and no admission of wrongdoing.12Stated by 2 sources
Three-year Assurance of Voluntary Compliance requires Lululemon to enforce chemical safety standards across supply chain.2
Lululemon must use independent lab testing or third-party certifications for materials.12Stated by 2 sources
Lululemon said it phased out PFAs in 2023.12Stated by 2 sources
Paxton's office is investigating Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over chemicals in children's clothing.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Lululemon Company does not use PFAs in its products.2
Ken Paxton Agreement ensures Lululemon remains accountable and provides protections for Texans against potentially harmful chemicals.12
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
EXEC: Lululemon Reaches Settlement With Texas AG Over “Forever Chemicals,” Denies Wrongdoing
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