Splits59 Women's Raquel High Waist Flare
Inherent material lower concern, no PFAS-prone treatment typical.
Athletic leggings in standard nylon/spandex blend without evident water-resistant finish. No brand PFAS disclosure, but material and typical apparel construction suggest lower PFAS risk.
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Material
nylon/spandex blend athletic leggings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Splits59 Women's Raquel High Waist Flare is made of, ingredients and materials
Splits59's Raquel leggings are a nylon and spandex (elastane) blend, a standard high-performance athletic fabric choice. Nylon itself is a synthetic polyamide that does not inherently leach toxic compounds during normal wear or washing. Spandex provides stretch and recovery; modern spandex formulations do not rely on problematic plasticizers like phthalates as a rule. The blend is designed for moisture-wicking and durability in active wear, not for food contact or extended heat exposure.
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 (synthetic colorants)
Black or dark dyes used in athletic leggings may contain azo compounds; these are legal in the US but restricted in EU if they break down to carcinogenic amines. No test data available for this specific product. Standard wash-out of loose dyes occurs in first few washes.
Spandex degradation and microfiber shedding
Extended wear, heat exposure, and washing cause spandex to break down and shed microscopic fibers into wash water. This is a material-class property of all spandex blends, not specific to Splits59, and represents environmental rather than direct health risk.
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-based finishing agents are typical for nylon-spandex athletic wear. Splits59 does not disclose use of wrinkle-resistance or durable-press treatments that would require formaldehyde resins.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
This product is nylon-spandex, not polyester. Antimony catalyst contamination is not a concern for nylon fibers and does not apply here.
Flame retardants
Athletic wear is not subject to flame-retardant chemical mandates. No evidence that Splits59 applies flame retardants to this legging line.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Splits59 maintains limited public transparency on textile chemical testing or third-party certifications. No formal PFAS stance or commitment to fluorocarbon-free coatings has been published by the brand. No widespread recalls, chemical contamination incidents, or regulatory violations are on record for this specific line. The brand does not advertise certification by OEKO-TEX or Bluesign, which would provide independent chemical assurance.
How it compares in its category
Nylon-spandex athletic leggings are industry standard and carry lower inherent chemical risk than cotton-synthetic blends treated with finishing agents. Competitors in the premium athletic segment (Lululemon, Alo Yoga) similarly lack formal chemical certifications for most styles. Splits59 does not distinguish itself with enhanced chemical transparency or sustainability claims relative to peers. The material choice itself is mainstream and poses no unusual hazard profile versus comparable athletic wear.
If you buy it
Wash in cool to warm water with standard detergent; avoid fabric softeners and bleach, which can degrade spandex and may introduce unnecessary chemicals. Do not expose to prolonged direct heat (dryers over medium heat, direct sunlight for days) as spandex degrades and may release breakdown products. Replace when elastic loses recovery, seams fray, or surface pilling becomes extensive, typically after 1-2 years of regular wear. Air dry when possible to extend garment life and minimize thermal stress.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Splits59 has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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