Shine Ultimate A/B Tight
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry
Lorna Jane does not disclose PFAS status or water-repellent coating treatment details. Tight leggings with water-resistant finish typically use fluorinated coatings, but lack of transparency prevents confident assessment.
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Material
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Shine Ultimate A/B Tight is made of, ingredients and materials
This product is a nylon blend finished with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating. Nylon itself is a stable synthetic polymer, but the water-repellent coating finish, applied to create water resistance, is typically a PFAS formulation (fluorinated compounds). water-repellent coating treatments are the primary source of PFAS "forever chemicals" in athletic apparel, and they persist in the fabric through repeated wear and washing.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon blends may use formaldehyde-releasing resins during dyeing or finish application, particularly if water-repellent coating is applied in combination with other finishes. Lorna Jane does not disclose formaldehyde limits. New garments may off-gas traces; this is typically minimal and dissipates with washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony as a polyester catalyst (if polyester blend component)
If this nylon blend contains polyester content, antimony may be present as a residual catalyst. Antimony levels in apparel textiles are typically low and migration is minimal during normal wear. Lorna Jane does not disclose polyester sourcing or antimony content.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in synthetic textiles
No specific recalls or reports linked to Lorna Jane nylon apparel. Azo dyes in synthetic fabrics can release aromatic amines under sweat and friction, but nylon blends are generally lower risk than cotton-heavy garments. No evidence of non-compliance with EU or US standards for this brand.
Heavy metals
No documented cases of heavy metal (lead, cadmium, chromium) contamination in Lorna Jane nylon products. Synthetic dyes and pigments used in nylon are generally regulated under apparel standards, though ingredient-level transparency is limited.
Source, FDA ↗Fragrance allergens or irritants from finishing treatments
No specific fragrance additives or irritants documented in Lorna Jane tight formulations. However, water-repellent coating chemicals themselves and other finish compounds can trigger contact sensitivity in susceptible individuals, particularly on compression/tight garments with prolonged skin contact.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Lorna Jane has not publicly disclosed the specific chemistry of its water-repellent coating treatments or committed to PFAS-free alternatives. The brand has no documented certifications (such as Bluesign or similar standards) that would indicate third-party oversight of chemical inputs. Without transparency on this core component, it is impossible to assess whether the product uses legacy PFAS, newer alternatives, or non-fluorinated options.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream activewear brands still use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes, making this product typical rather than exceptional in that regard. However, premium and sustainability-focused competitors (e.g., Patagonia, Allbirds) have begun transitioning to PFAS-free water repellents or disclosing their chemistry transparently. Lorna Jane's silence is a competitive disadvantage and a red flag for conscious consumers.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and avoid high heat, as elevated temperatures can increase PFAS migration from the fabric to water and skin. Air dry rather than machine dry to minimize heat exposure. Expect the water-repellent coating finish to degrade within 20-30 washes; reapplication products often contain additional PFAS. Consider this a short-lifespan product and plan replacement accordingly rather than relying on repellent finishes long-term.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Lorna Jane has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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