H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm vs Boss Men's Skinny Tie: which is safer?

H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm is the clear pick. Boss Men's Skinny Tie carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Hermès

H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm

PFAS grade

Excellent 85/100

Overall grade

Good 59/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

silk twill

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy-metal mordants

PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing finishing resins

ReportedResidual dye and chemical volatiles

Boss Men's Skinny Tie

Hugo Boss

Boss Men's Skinny Tie

PFAS grade

Good 65/100

Overall grade

Good 53/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Polyester/silk blend, no special coating disclosed

Confidence

72%

PossibleAzo dyes and color fastness

PossibleFormaldehyde resins in finishing

PossibleMicroplastic or fiber shedding

Where these two actually differ

  • We flag Azo dyes and heavy-metal mordants, Formaldehyde-releasing finishing resins, Residual dye and chemical volatiles and PFAS in water-repellent or stain-resistant coatings on the Hermès and not on the Hugo Boss.
  • We flag Azo dyes and color fastness, Formaldehyde resins in finishing and Microplastic or fiber shedding on the Hugo Boss and not on the Hermès.
  • The Hermès is silk twill where the Hugo Boss is Polyester/silk blend, no special coating disclosed, which is most of the difference in these two grades.

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