Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Lululemon activewear

UPDATE (12:13 p.m.) -- ABC-7 reached out to Lululemon about the impact of the investigation. A company spokesperson sent the following statement to ABC-7:

"lululemon does not use PFAS in its products. The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment.

The health and safety of our guests is paramount, and our products meet or exceed global regulatory, safety, and quality standards. We require all our vendors to regularly conduct testing for restricted substances, including PFAS, by credible third-party agencies to confirm ongoing compliance.

We are aware of the inquiry from the Texas Office of the Attorney General and are cooperating by providing the requested documentation."

AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc., the attorney general's office announced Monday. The investigation looks into whether the company misled customers about the safety of its products, including the possible presence of "forever chemicals."

Lululemon is a popular activewear brand.

In a news release, Paxton's office said the possible chemical compounds in the apparel could be associated with infertility, cancer and other health issues. His office added, it will review Lululemon's Restricted Substances List, testing protocols and supply chain practices to make sure it complies with safety standards.