Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into athleisure giant Lululemon over the potential presence of “forever chemicals” in its apparel. The attorney general’s office announced Monday it will investigate whether the company misled consumers about the safety, quality and health impact of its activewear. In a news release, Paxton said his office will examine whether ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into athleisure giant Lululemon over the potential presence of “forever chemicals” in its apparel.

The attorney general’s office announced Monday it will investigate whether the company misled consumers about the safety, quality and health impact of its activewear. In a news release, Paxton said his office will examine whether Lululemon uses a group of toxic chemicals, known as “forever chemicals,” that “their health-conscious customers would not expect based on the brand’s marketing.”

Lululemon denied using the chemicals in a statement to The Dallas Morning News.

This is the latest in a slew of investigations and lawsuits by Paxton that closely align with the Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again campaign, led by U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

On Monday, Paxton said he plans to examine whether Lululemon’s testing protocols, restricted substances list and supply chain practices line up with state safety standards.

“Americans should not have to worry if they are being deceived when trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families,” he said in a statement.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton arrives before President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington in February 2026.

In a statement, Lululemon said it does not use PFAS in its products. The company phased out the chemicals, which had only been used in durable, water repellent products, in 2023.

“The health and safety of our guests is paramount, and our products meet or exceed global regulatory, safety, and quality standards,” Lululemon said, adding that it requires vendors to regularly conduct testing for restricted substances, including PFAS, by third-party agencies.

Paxton said his investigation follows “emerging research and consumer concerns” about the potential presence of the chemicals in Lululemon apparel but did not provide examples.

PFAs are used in various consumer products, such as nonstick metal coatings for cookware, paper food packaging, facial creams and cosmetics. They are increasingly a frequent target of lawsuits. The city of Dallas last year sued 3M, Dupont and other chemical companies, alleging they contaminated drinking water with PFAS.

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Lululemon said it is cooperating with Paxton's investigation by providing the requested documents. The company, which has stores in Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco and Southlake, is one of the most popular activewear brands in the country, generating more than $11 billion in fiscal year 2025.

Earlier this year, Paxton announced a lawsuit against the fast fashion company Shein, which is based in China, alleging it sells toxic products to Texans.

Last year, the attorney general announced investigations into cereal and candy makers over artificial food dye. In October, he sued the makers of Tylenol, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about risks of taking the drug while pregnant. The company said the lawsuit lacked “legal merit and scientific support.”