Trending Now - Lululemon Faces Investigation for Possible Harmful Chemicals in Apparel

WHO:

CBS News - Lululemon, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

ABC News - Lululemon, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

WHAT:

CBS News - Lululemon is under investigation for potential use of toxic chemicals in its products.

ABC News - The investigation will assess whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

ABC News - Lululemon stated it has not used PFAS in its products since early 2024.

ABC News - Lululemon's shares were down less than 1% in late afternoon trading.

WHERE:

ABC News - The investigation is being conducted in Texas.

WHEN:

ABC News - The investigation was announced on April 10th, 2026.

ABC News - Lululemon phased out the use of PFAS in early 2024.

WHY:

ABC News - The investigation aims to determine if Lululemon's products comply with its stated safety standards and if customers are misled regarding the presence of harmful chemicals.

HOW:

ABC News - The Texas Attorney General's office will review Lululemon’s “restricted substances” list, testing protocols, and supply network practices.

ABC News - Lululemon stated it requires all vendors to conduct regular testing for restricted substances, including PFAS, by credible third-party agencies.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 15:23 UTC)

Lululemon is currently under investigation by the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, for potential use of toxic chemicals in its products, specifically looking into whether its athletic apparel contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The investigation, announced on Friday, aims to ensure that Lululemon's products meet its stated safety standards and that customers are not misled about harmful chemicals, despite the company claiming it has not used PFAS since early 2024. In late afternoon trading, Lululemon's shares were down less than 1% as the Texas Attorney General's office reviews the company's testing protocols and supply network practices.