Two Tone 7/8 Legging in Textured Compression
Lower concern. No waterproof coating disclosed; likely standard athletic knit.
Textured compression legging from Outdoor Voices using nylon/spandex without stated water-repellent treatment. No PFAS disclosure either way, but absence of water-repellent coating is reassuring.
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Material
nylon/spandex blend, textured compression knit
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Two Tone 7/8 Legging Compression is made of, ingredients and materials
This legging is a nylon-spandex blend, a common high-performance textile for athletic wear. Nylon is a synthetic polymer that does not inherently leach chemicals into skin. Spandex (elastane) is a stretchable polyurethane fiber used to maintain compression and recovery. Neither material is known to off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at typical wear temperatures, and the textured knit construction suggests a standard dyed and finished product without specialty coatings.
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 and colorant toxicity
The textured knit is dyed to achieve the two-tone color pattern. Industry standard for athletic brands includes azo dyes, which are regulated but remain common. Outdoor Voices does not certify this product to OEKO-TEX or bluesign standards, which would restrict certain azo compounds. Risk is low because color transfer and skin contact from dyed athletic wear is minimal in practice.
Spandex degradation and microfiber shedding
All spandex-containing garments shed microfibers during washing and wear; this is not unique to Outdoor Voices. Shed nylon-spandex microfibers are not known to leach chemicals into skin or washing water, though environmental persistence of synthetic microfibers is an established concern separate from direct consumer safety.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde finish or wrinkle-resistant treatment is disclosed for this product. Standard nylon-spandex athletic knits do not typically require formaldehyde-based finishes; any trace residual from dyeing or finishing would be minimal and largely removed by first wash.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony residue in polyester
This product is nylon-spandex, not polyester, so antimony catalyst residues are not a concern. Polyester alternatives in compression leggings carry potential antimony exposure; this product avoids that hazard class.
Flame retardants
Athletic leggings are not subject to flammability standards that would require added flame retardants. No treatment of this type is disclosed or typical for this product category; no hazard is on record.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Outdoor Voices is a US-based direct-to-consumer activewear brand with no major public safety recalls or hazmat violations on record. The brand does not prominently disclose chemical management or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for this product line. Their PFAS stance is undisclosed, though the legging carries no waterproof or stain-resistant coating, reducing exposure risk from those treatment chemicals. Industry standard for athletic brands in this price range typically includes minimal public transparency on dye sources or formaldehyde-resin finishes.
How it compares in its category
Nylon-spandex compression leggings have lower concern than polyester (which can contain antimony catalyst residues) and natural fibers that sometimes carry higher pesticide residues. This material pairing is widely used by premium athletic brands without safety incidents. Outdoor Voices positions itself in the mid-to-premium segment; comparable leggings from Lululemon or Athleta do not disclose substantially more chemical data, making this product representative of category norms rather than an outlier.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water before first wear to remove residual dyes and finishes. Machine wash warm on gentle cycle in subsequent wears; avoid fabric softeners, which can degrade the spandex elasticity and are unnecessary. Do not bleach or tumble dry at high heat, as spandex begins to degrade above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Replace when elastic fails to recover (typically 18-24 months with regular wear), as degraded spandex offers no compression benefit and cannot be remedied by washing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Outdoor Voices has made none
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