Women's Oversized Twill Blazer vs Women's Slim Linen Blazer: which is safer?

Banana Republic Women's Oversized Twill Blazer is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Banana Republic

Women's Oversized Twill Blazer

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

100% cotton twill

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing finishing resins

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metal mordants

PossibleAllergens from fragrance or finish residue

Why this grade

Banana Republic

Women's Slim Linen Blazer

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 49/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

100% linen

Confidence

75%

PossibleFormaldehyde-release finishing resins

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metal dye residues

PossibleSizing and finishing chemical residues

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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