PFAS score
Lululemon · Swimwear
Lululemon Waterside High-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit Black Womens Swimwear Size 14
Moderate concern: water-repellent coating swimwear likely uses fluorinated chemicals; Lululemon has not disclosed PFAS or alternative treatments.
This swimsuit uses a water-repellent nylon blend typical of performance swimwear. Lululemon does not publicly disclose whether the water-repellent coating finish contains legacy PFAS or uses newer fluorine-free alternatives.
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Material
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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