Nike Women's Water Texture Jacquard V-Neck One-Piece Swimsuit

Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment

Water-repellent treatments have historically contained PFAS chemicals.

Category baseline

PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.

No PFAS disclosure

The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Some water-repellent coating finishes and fabric softening treatments can involve formaldehyde-releasing chemistry; however, most modern swimwear formulations have transitioned away from high-release formaldehyde. Nike does not disclose whether formaldehyde-donor resins are used in this product's finish. Off-gassing would be minimal after initial wear and washing.

Microfiber shedding during laundering

Nylon knits shed microfibers, particularly with mechanical agitation in washers. This is documented as a general concern for synthetic textiles, not specific to Nike, and relates to environmental rather than direct consumer toxicity, but repeated washing can thin the fabric.

Coating degradation and leachables from water-repellent coating breakdown

As the water-repellent coating finish ages, UV exposure, laundering, and chlorine can cause it to flake or peel. If the finish is PFAS-based, degradation could theoretically increase skin contact; if PFAS-free, the risk is lower but still unclear without ingredient disclosure. Heat and bleach accelerate this process.

Azo dyes in nylon colorants

Nylon typically uses non-azo or low-release azo dyes in quality swimwear. No recalls or test failures on record for Nike swimsuits. Restricted azo compounds (those cleaving to carcinogenic amines) are prohibited in EU and most US consumer goods, and Nike complies with these standards.

Antimony in polyester blends

This product is nylon, not polyester, so antimony catalyst contamination does not apply. Nylon uses different polymerization routes that do not require antimony as a catalyst.