Parachute Review, Is Parachute Non-Toxic?
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Across 12 graded products, Parachute averages Good (68/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Parachute Good or better, safest first
Parachute
Percale Sheet Set
100% cotton percale weave
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton percale often receives finishing treatments to improve crease retention and…
Heavy metals
Parachute sheets come in multiple colors. Conventional dye chemistry may include azo dyes…
Pesticide residue
Parachute does not certify organic cotton, so conventional cotton feedstock may contain…
Lower-concern purchase; plain cotton sheets rarely contain intentional PFAS without brand verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Nordstrom Parachute Linen Sheet Set
100% linen, no finish treatment specified
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Linen production sometimes uses formaldehyde-based resins during finishing or dye-setting…
Azo dyes
Linen sheets are commonly dyed with azo dyes, which can release aromatic amines under…
Heavy metals
Linen dyeing and finishing can introduce trace metals (lead, cadmium, chromium) as dye…
Lower PFAS concern for untreated linen; no finish treatment indicated.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Percale Fitted Sheet
100% cotton percale (plain weave)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Percale is sometimes finished with formaldehyde-free durable-press resin to enhance…
Reactive azo dyes (color fastness agents)
Cotton percale sheets are typically piece-dyed with reactive dyes, which are chemically…
Microfiber or particulate shedding
Poorly finished or low-quality percale can shed lint or pill excessively on first wash…
Lower-concern choice; plain cotton percale typically avoids PFAS without brand proof needed.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Rib Wool Rug
wool fiber, no reported topical treatment
Heavy metals
Wool dyes can use heavy metal mordants (chrome, copper, iron) to fix color; Parachute has…
Pesticide residue
Untreated wool may retain pesticide residues from sheep farming (typically…
Dust and fiber inhalation from shedding
New wool rugs shed fibers, dust, and any residual agricultural particles during the first…
Lower concern; untreated wool rug carries minimal PFAS risk despite brand silence.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Paul Smith Parachute Sky Handmade Rug
wool and natural fibers (handmade rug)
Pesticide residue
Wool farming may involve dip-treatments to prevent parasites. Parachute does not disclose…
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
If the rug is dyed with synthetic azo dyes rather than natural dyes, certain azo…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Even natural-fiber rugs may use formaldehyde-based sizing or adhesives in the backing to…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New rugs, especially handmade ones that may use sizing or finishing agents, can release…
Lower concern; handmade wool rug is unlikely to contain PFAS without Parachute's explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
ECR4Kids P is for Parachute Activity Rug
polyester blend fabric, parachute construction
Flame retardants
All children's textiles sold in the US must meet flammability standards, which typically…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles undergo dyeing and chemical finishing (sizing, softeners, wrinkle…
Microfiber shedding and inhalation from worn areas
Heavy use and washing can cause polyester to pill or shed microfibers. Children playing…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dyes and finishes off-gassing
New polyester textiles often emit low levels of VOCs in the first days to weeks of use…
Lower PFAS concern; typical activity rug without water-resistant treatment claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Linen Shower Curtain
100% linen
Heavy metals
Color in linen comes from dyes; Parachute does not publicly disclose dye supplier testing…
Microorganism growth and mildew
Untreated linen absorbs and retains moisture, making it highly susceptible to mold and…
PFAS
If this curtain has a water-resistant or stain-resistant treatment, it may contain PFAS…
Lower concern because untreated linen shower curtain avoids PFAS, but confirm no water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Desert Pillow Cover
100% organic cotton percale weave
Microfiber shedding and fiber fragmentation
Percale weave sheds fewer loose fibers than jersey or flannel cotton, but pilling may…
Minimal PFAS risk; plain cotton has low concern, but brand does not disclose PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Chunky Cotton Decorative Pillow Cove Parachute for Target
100% cotton cover
Azo dyes and residual dye toxins
Cotton textiles are commonly dyed with azo dyes, which can shed residual colorant in…
Microplastic shedding
Pure cotton does not shed microplastics. However, if any synthetic threads are present in…
Allergen from dyes or dust mites
Residual dyes on unwashed cotton can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals…
Minimal concern; plain cotton cover carries low inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Parachute
Nomad Lumbar Pillow Cover
Cotton or cotton-blend fabric cover
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Cotton fabrics are typically dyed with azo dyes, which can release aromatic amines under…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cotton fabrics often receive formaldehyde-based sizing or wrinkle-resistant finishes…
Flame retardants
Pillow covers marketed in the US may contain brominated or phosphorus-based flame…
Microfiber shedding over time
Cotton fabrics shed microfibers during washing and use, though at lower rates than…
Minimal concern; natural fabric base is reassuring, no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Parachute
Waffle Shower Curtain
PVC shower curtain, likely water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from PVC
PVC shower curtains typically off-gas VOCs, especially in warm, humid bathroom…
Mold and mildew growth
PVC curtains are prone to mold colonization if not cleaned regularly or if bathroom…
Plasticizers and coating degradation
PVC may contain phthalate plasticizers to maintain flexibility; over time and with…
Chemical migration from water-repellent coating
PFAS compounds in water-repellent coating coatings on shower curtains have been…
Avoid or verify material spec.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Parachute
Hpd Half Price Drapes Faux Linen Blackout Room Darkening Curtain
Polyester faux linen blend with blackout coating (composition unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles often contain formaldehyde-based finish resins for wrinkle resistance…
Flame retardants
Blackout coatings may incorporate halogenated flame retardants or chlorinated phosphate…
Coating degradation and particulate release
Blackout coatings are mechanically applied layers subject to peeling and flaking with…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
The unspecified blackout coating formulation almost certainly includes solvents and…
Avoid due to unspecified blackout coating, a known PFAS source in curtains.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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