Flexifit Medium Support Sports Bra vs Non Wired Sports First Bra: which is safer?

Marks & Spencer Non Wired Sports First Bra is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Marks & Spencer

Flexifit Medium Support Sports Bra

PFAS grade

F 20/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

Polyester/elastane blend with water-repellent coating treatment

Confidence

42%

LikelyFormaldehyde resins (polyester finishing)

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleAntimony in polyester

Why this grade

Our pick

Marks & Spencer

Non Wired Sports First Bra

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 49/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

polyamide, elastane blend

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleFormaldehyde in textile finishing resins

PossibleElastane degradation and microfiber shedding

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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