Women's Stretch Linen-Viscose Long Blazer vs Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Banana Republic
Women's Stretch Linen-Viscose Long Blazer
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
linen-viscose blend
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde resins in finishing
PossibleAzo dyes in pigmentation
J.Crew
Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
linen-blend, likely cotton-linen mix, unfinished
Confidence
78%
PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants
PossibleFormaldehyde from storage or finishing treatments
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