Nautica Girls 4-6x Performance Scooter Skirt
Likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; Nautica does not disclose PFAS use.
Scooter skirts typically have water-resistant finishes that may contain PFAS. Nautica provides no public information about PFAS in this children's product, raising concern.
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Material
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Nautica Girls 4-6x Scooter Skirt is made of, ingredients and materials
This skirt is polyester blend, a synthetic plastic polymer, finished with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment. water-repellent coating coatings on children's apparel are commonly applied using PFAS-based chemistries to provide water resistance without bulk. Polyester itself is stable in normal wear, but the finish is the primary concern for leaching and skin contact, especially during sweating or 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.
PFAS
Water-repellent coating on polyester is typically applied with PFAS chemistry (e.g., perfluorooctanoic acid derivatives). Nautica does not disclose treatment; skin contact and leaching via sweat or washing are plausible routes, especially during active wear.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
Polyester textiles may be dyed with azo dyes, some of which can break down into carcinogenic amines under sweat or UV conditions. No specific testing or complaint record for this Nautica product, but no certification (e.g., OEKO-TEX) excludes the risk.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester blends sometimes use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or color fastness. Children's skin contact is a concern; standard children's apparel regulations (CPSIA) do not strictly limit formaldehyde in textiles.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Polyester may contain antimony as a catalyst residue from production. Levels in finished garments are typically low and not classified as acute hazard, but long-term skin contact in children warrants caution if microfibers shed or finish degrades.
Microfiber shedding with wear and washing
Polyester textiles release microfibers during laundering and wear. While ingestion risk is low via apparel alone, cumulative environmental and inhalation exposure is documented; children with repeated washing over years may be exposed.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nautica does not publicly disclose PFAS use or commit to PFAS-free manufacturing. The brand has not published detailed material sourcing or chemical safety certifications (such as GOTS, bluesign, or OEKO-TEX). For a mainstream fashion brand, this silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is typical but represents a gap in transparency for parents seeking safer alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Performance athletic skirts for children commonly use polyester with water-resistant finishes. Nautica's approach is standard across mass-market brands; premium alternatives (like certified organic cotton or PFAS-free polyester) exist but cost more. This product sits in the middle tier for hazard profile, better than unfinished synthetics, but without certification assurances.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce surface finish residues. Use cool water and gentle cycles; avoid high heat drying, which can accelerate coating breakdown and any potential leaching. Inspect seams and stitching regularly for wear; replace if pilling or coating flaking occurs. Do not bleach or use heavy chemicals that may degrade the water-repellent coating finish unpredictably.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Nautica has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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