H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm vs Men's Boss Silk Tie: which is safer?
H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm is the clear pick. HUGO BOSS Men's Boss Silk Tie carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Hermès
H-mors Twillbi Tie 7cm
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and heavy-metal mordants
PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing finishing resins
ReportedResidual dye and chemical volatiles
Hugo Boss
Men's Boss Silk Tie
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants
PossibleFormaldehyde-resin finishing agents
PossibleHeavy-metal mordants (chromium, copper, nickel)
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 synthetic colorants, Formaldehyde-resin finishing agents, Heavy-metal mordants (chromium, copper, nickel) and Allergen fragrance or finish residue on the Hugo Boss and not on the Hermès.
- The Hermès is silk twill where the Hugo Boss is silk, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
Both products run through the same public rubric, which covers 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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