Kids Clothes Without PFAS: What it is and why Firebird is raising the bar

When it comes to dressing our kids, we want clothing that’s not only stylish and comfortable—but safe. As more families become aware of the harmful “forever chemicals” hiding in everyday products, there’s been growing demand for kids clothes without PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). At Firebird Kids, we made using organic and natural materials the foundation of our brand from Day 1. 

What Are PFAS and Why Should You Care?

PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals used to make products water-, stain-, or wrinkle-resistant. They’re found in everything from nonstick cookware to outerwear and, yes—a lot of children’s clothing. The problem? These chemicals don’t break down easily, can build up in the body over time, and have been linked to health concerns including hormone disruption and developmental delays.

Despite mounting concern, PFAS are still used in many mainstream kids’ clothing brands, especially in performance fabrics and stain-resistant treatments. We do not. This makes our clothes more expensive, but that’s the tradeoff we’ve been willing to make since the day we started the company. 

A Safer Approach to Kids’ Clothing

Firebird Kids was founded with one goal: to create heirloom-quality children’s clothing without compromising on safety or sustainability. That means:

• No PFAS or harmful chemical treatments—ever
  

• No flame retardants, phthalates, or synthetic coatings
  

• Only the highest quality natural fibers, like GOTS-certified organic cotton and cotton-cashmere blends
  

• Local manufacturing in the U.S., allowing for stricter oversight and small-batch quality control
  

We don’t believe in shortcuts, and we certainly don’t believe that keeping clothes looking “new” should come at the expense of your child’s health. We strive to educate our customers that natural cotton shrinks 10-15%, precisely because it doesn’t contain anti-shrinkage chemicals that are harmful. We advise parents to size up where it makes sense, and also try to wash and dry organic cotton garments at lower temperatures. 

Designed for the Next Generation

By choosing kids clothes without PFAS, you’re not just protecting your child now—you’re helping protect the planet they’ll grow up in. These harmful chemicals get into the water supply during wash, affect farmers and workers who treat the fabrics with them, and end up in landfills (taking decades or more to decompose). 

Firebird’s commitment to non-toxic materials, local production, and circularity (thanks to our Pass It On resale program) means your purchase supports a better system from the ground up.

Want to make the switch?

Explore our PFAS-free collection of premium kidswear here.