Speedo Women's Eco Solid Adult Super Pro Swimsuit
Lower concern, typical swimwear without known water-repellent treatment, though Speedo has not disclosed PFAS avoidance.
This Speedo swimsuit is standard polyester/nylon fabric without advertised water-repellent or stain-resistant coatings that typically require PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS commitments.
The better-graded swap
Patagonia
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90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Polyester/nylon blend (standard swimsuit fabric)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Speedo Women's Eco Solid Pro Swimsuit is made of, ingredients and materials
This swimsuit is a polyester/nylon blend, the industry standard for chlorine resistance and durability in competitive and recreational swimwear. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic polymer with low leaching potential in aqueous environments (chlorinated pools, saltwater). Unlike some technical fabrics, standard swimsuit polyester does not rely on water-repellent coatings that would introduce PFAS or other persistent chemicals. Nylon adds elasticity and comfort but does not introduce additional hazards at typical wear temperatures.
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.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fiber
All polyester textiles shed microfibers during washing; this swimsuit will contribute to aquatic microplastic pollution over its lifecycle, as with any new polyester garment. This is an environmental rather than direct consumer health hazard but warrants awareness for conscientious use (wear longer, wash less frequently, use a microfiber catch bag if available).
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Azo dyes in polyester fabric
No recalls or public testing of Speedo swimwear for banned azo dyes (which can release carcinogenic amines) have been documented. Standard polyester textiles in developed markets typically meet EU and US restrictions, though Speedo has not published supplier audits for this specific product.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Swimwear polyester/nylon blends may receive water-repellent or anti-wrinkle finishing; if formaldehyde-based resins are used, off-gassing occurs primarily during manufacturing and packaging. No testing or complaints specific to this model are on record. Standard rinse before wear captures any residual volatile compounds.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Polyester swimsuit fabrics are not a known vector for lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination at the retail level. Speedo does not disclose supplier testing for trace metals, but the product category and material composition present minimal risk compared to painted ceramics or pigmented cosmetics.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester polymer
Antimony trioxide is a common polyester polymerization catalyst and may be present in trace amounts in the fabric. Dermal contact and leaching into body fluids during normal wear is not a recognized health pathway; no documented health complaints or recalls for swimwear cite this concern.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Speedo has not published detailed PFAS avoidance commitments or third-party chemical disclosures (e.g., Cradle to Cradle, Bluesign, OEKO-TEX) for mainstream product lines. The brand has faced no major recalls or documented chemical safety controversies in public records. Speedo is owned by Pentland Brands and manufactures in multiple countries; transparency on textile chemistry remains limited. However, absence of disclosure does not indicate presence of hazard in this standard polyester/nylon product.
How it compares in its category
This product sits in the mainstream middle of the swimwear market, durable polyester blend with no premium certifications or sustainability claims. Competitors like TYR and Arena offer similar material compositions without additional hazard reduction. Some brands (e.g., Patagonia, Girlfriend Collective) publish fuller chemical transparency and may use recycled polyester, but chemical risk profiles for standard new polyester are equivalent. Price and performance positioning reflect conventional manufacturing rather than heightened chemical risk.
If you buy it
Rinse thoroughly after chlorine or saltwater exposure to remove pool chemicals and salts that can degrade elasticity over time; this is standard practice for all swimwear and does not address chemical leaching. Air dry away from direct heat and UV to preserve fabric integrity (heat does not activate polyester leaching in normal use). Replace when elastic fails or fabric pilling occurs, typically after 50-100 wears depending on care and chlorine exposure. No special laundering precautions are needed; machine wash in cool water is a standard care method.
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
- Speedo has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Speedo Women's Eco Solid Adult Super Pro 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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