Men's Linen Blend Blazer vs Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer: which is safer?
J.Crew Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Calvin Klein
Men's Linen Blend Blazer
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 49/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
linen blend, natural fibers, no specified finishing treatment
Confidence
78%
PossibleFormaldehyde-release resins (wrinkle finish)
PossibleAzo dyes (colorants)
PossibleAntimony (polyester component)
Our pick
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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