J.Crew Review, Is J.Crew Non-Toxic?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Across 16 graded products, J.Crew averages Good (57/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does J.Crew have PFAS, by category
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
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Women's Gail One-piece
Polyamide/nylon blend (swimwear)
Lower PFAS concern for basic nylon.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lana Classic Sculpt One-piece
Nylon/spandex blend (swimsuit)
Lower concern. Standard swimwear with no known PFAS treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Squareneck One-piece
Nylon/spandex blend swimwear
Lower concern. Untreated swimwear fabric, but J.Crew makes no PFAS promises.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Long-torso Nia ruched squareneck one-piece in gingham
Cotton-blend gingham weave (likely cotton/polyester blend)
Lower concern. Basic apparel with no coatings flagged. J.Crew doesn't disclose finish chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Sydney Scrunchie One-Piece Swimsuit
Nylon/polyamide blend swimsuit fabric
Lower concern. Standard swimsuit with no known PFAS-risk treatment. No brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Long-Torso Lana One-Piece
Nylon/spandex blend swimwear
Lower concern for typical swimwear.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Long-Torso Gemma One-Piece
nylon/spandex blend swimwear
Lower concern. Typical swimwear with no known PFAS red flags. J.Crew doesn't disclose treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer
linen-blend, likely cotton-linen mix, unfinished
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Natural fiber blazers are typically low-risk, but J.Crew does not disclose dye sourcing…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
New garments may have residual formaldehyde from shipping/storage packaging or minimal…
Lower PFAS concern; natural fibers, no finish disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Margeaux Stretch Linen Blend Blazer
linen blend, no water-resistant treatment noted
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Linen-blend fabrics sometimes receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or sizing…
Azo dyes
The blazer's dye composition is not documented. Linen blends are typically dyed with both…
Antimony in polyester component
If the blend includes polyester for stretch or body, antimony (a byproduct catalyst) may…
Lower concern, uncoated natural fiber with no water-repellent coating treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Legacy Italian Wool Blazer
Italian wool blend, unspecified finish
Heavy metals
Italian mills generally comply with EU dyestuff restrictions, but J.Crew's silent stance…
Antimony in polyester trim or thread
If button threads, label attachments, or seam reinforcement include polyester rather than…
Dye migration and color instability
Wool absorbs and holds dyes via hydrogen bonding; poor dye fixation in early laundering…
Lower concern wool blazer.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Tall Margeaux Stretch Linen Blend Blazer
linen blend (linen/cotton mix, no identified coating)
Heavy metals
All dyed textiles carry theoretical azo-dye and heavy-metal pigment risk if sourced from…
Skin sensitization or allergic reaction to dyes or finishes
Any dyed textile carries a small risk of contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.…
Lower concern. Uncoated natural fiber blend, no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Crosby Classic-fit Suit Jacket in Baird McNutt
Wool (Baird McNutt linen/wool blend)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wool blends sometimes receive light formaldehyde-based shrinkage treatments, though Baird…
Azo dyes (if dyed with synthetic colorants)
Baird McNutt uses both natural and synthetic dyes depending on color; some azo dyes can…
Classic wool suiting, no treatment markers suggest lower PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
J.Crew
Women's Unlined Cotton-Blend Blazer
Cotton-blend, unlined blazer
Azo dyes and colorant safety
Cotton-blend fabrics are typically dyed with azo dyes; some can break down into banned…
Antimony in polyester component
Polyester in the blend may contain trace antimony as a catalyst residue. Levels in…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Polyester or synthetic portion of the blend will shed microfibers during wear and…
Unlined cotton lacks treatment triggers typical of PFAS products.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Claudia One-piece Swimsuit
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Undisclosed water-repellent treatment likely contains fluorochemicals; J.Crew has made no…
Microplastic shedding
Nylon and polyester garments shed microfibers during washing; this is well-established…
High PFAS risk. Skip until J.Crew discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Madelyn Four-Season Stretch Blazer
Four-season stretch fabric with water-resistant treatment
PFAS
Four-season water-resistant apparel almost universally uses fluorinated PFAS finishes…
Antimony in polyester
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester synthesis; trace residues may remain in…
Elastane (spandex) degradation under heat and UV
The stretch component can break down with repeated hot washing, high-temperature drying…
Stretch blazer likely treated for water resistance; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Ludlow Slim-fit Suit Jacket
wool blend with water-resistant finish
PFAS
If water-repellent coating uses fluorine-free alternatives (polyurethane, wax-based), low…
Synthetic blend microfiber shedding
Polyester or nylon content in the blend sheds microfibers during washing and wear…
Antimony in polyester
If synthetic blend includes polyester, antimony oxide may be present as a catalyst…
Wool with water-repellent coating finish likely contains PFAS; no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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