· Swimwear
Bondi One-Piece Swimsuit
Lower-concern swimwear material, but L*Space doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, ask them directly.
The Bondi one-piece is standard nylon/polyamide swimwear with no known Teflon-type coating or explicit Teflon-family coating. However, L*Space provides no public transparency about whether it contains PFAS-based water-repellent finishes.
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Material
Nylon/polyamide blend swimwear
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Bondi One-Piece Swimsuit is made of, ingredients and materials
The Bondi One-Piece is constructed from a nylon/polyamide blend, the industry standard for swimwear because of its stretch, durability, and quick-dry properties. Nylon itself is a stable synthetic polymer with low toxicity in finished form. The real variable in nylon swimwear is the finishing treatments (dyes, water-repellent coating coatings, elastic reinforcements) rather than the base fiber. L*Space does not publicly specify which water-repellent coating chemistry or dye chemistry is used, making independent hazard assessment incomplete.
What’s concerning
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.
Azo dyes (potential concern in color production)
Nylon swimwear typically uses acid or reactive dyes; if azo dyes are employed, certain banned variants (e.g., those that release carcinogenic amines) are prohibited in EU/Oeko-Tex contexts but not universally regulated. L*Space does not disclose dye chemistry, so restriction compliance is unverifiable.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Swimwear water-repellent coating finishes historically relied on PFOA/PFAS; newer formulations often use short-chain PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives. L*Space has not disclosed which generation of water-repellent coating is used on the Bondi, leaving the specific chemical exposure profile unclear.
Microplastic shedding during wash and wear
All synthetic swimwear sheds microfibers into water during use and laundering. Nylon is less prone to rapid microplastic loss than polyester, but fibers will accumulate over the garment's lifetime, particularly as elastic and coating degrade.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon swimwear occasionally uses formaldehyde-based crosslinking resins to stabilize dyes and elastic. No recalls or documented formaldehyde findings are on record for L*Space or typical nylon one-pieces, and rinsing before wear further reduces any residual exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony catalyst residues (polyester-blend trace contamination)
If the nylon blend includes recycled polyester or elastane (spandex) components, antimony may be present in trace amounts as a production catalyst. This is not a reported issue in L*Space products and levels in finished swimwear are typically negligible.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
L*Space is an Australian swimwear brand without published chemical disclosure policies or third-party certifications (such as Oeko-Tex or Bluesign). No recalls or documented safety controversies are on record for this brand. The company's silent stance on PFAS and finishing chemistry is typical of mid-market swimwear brands but falls short of transparency leaders in the category. Direct contact with the brand about specific water-repellent coating and dye specifications is your best recourse if chemical details matter to your purchase decision.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market nylon swimwear (Speedo, Aerie, Target brands) operates under similar disclosure gaps. High-transparency alternatives include certifications like Oeko-Tex or GOTS, though these are rare in fashionable one-pieces. L*Space's nylon blend is chemically comparable to competitors; the main differentiator is brand transparency, where it sits in the middle-ground (neither notably cautious nor notably opaque).
If you buy it
Rinse after each saltwater or chlorine use to remove residual chemicals and extend coating life. Air-dry away from direct heat and sunlight, which accelerate nylon degradation and can compromise finishes. Replace after 2-3 years of regular use or sooner if elastic loses stretch or fabric thins. Store dry in a cool place to prevent mildew and microbial growth on the damp material between uses.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Bondi One-Piece Swimsuit?
- Nylon/polyester blend with elastane (standard swimwear)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Elastane (spandex) degradation under heat or chlorine
More swimwear grades
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