Vitamin A Jenna One-Piece Swimsuit
Lower concern, no known water-repellent coating or special coating, but brand offers no transparency.
Vitamin A's nylon/spandex one-piece has no disclosed water-repellent or stain-resistant treatment, which reduces PFAS risk versus coated performance swimwear. The brand doesn't publicly communicate PFAS avoidance or third-party testing.
The better-graded swap
Patagonia
Patagonia Women's Bottom Turn Racerback Bikini Top
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Nylon/spandex blend swimsuit fabric
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Vitamin A Jenna One-Piece Swimsuit is made of, ingredients and materials
The Jenna One-Piece is a nylon-spandex (elastane) blend, the industry standard for performance swimwear. Nylon is a synthetic polymer with a well-established safety profile; spandex provides stretch and fit. Neither material is inherently toxic at normal use temperatures, though nylon can degrade if exposed to prolonged UV and chlorine. The blend contains no reported heavy metal dyes, ceramic coatings, or intentional fluorochemical water-repellents based on available product information.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard nylon production may include minor formaldehyde-based finishing agents to set dye or improve wrinkle resistance. No evidence this suit uses excessive levels, and residual formaldehyde typically rinses out with laundering. Vitamin A provides no specification sheet confirming formaldehyde-free processes.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from synthetic fabric
Nylon-spandex blends are known to shed microfibers in water, particularly during early wears and after UV degradation. This is an environmental concern (ocean microplastics) rather than a direct wearer toxicity risk, but relevant to informed use.
Allergen contact dermatitis from dyes or finish
Some individuals report skin irritation from new swimwear, likely due to residual dyes, finishes, or spandex-wearer incompatibility. Pre-wash in cool water before first wear minimizes this risk. No specific allergen alerts have been issued for this product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls, reports, or public testing data available for this product. Nylon-spandex swimwear typically uses acid or reactive dyes that are not classified as high-concern azo dyes, but Vitamin A does not publish dye chemistry or compliance with REACH/CPSIA limits on heavy metals in colorants.
Source, FDA ↗Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating non-stick coatings
Swimwear does not require Teflon-type coating or water-repellent coatings for normal function. Vitamin A does not advertise water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) or fluorocarbon treatments on this product, so Teflon-type coating fume risk is not applicable.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Vitamin A does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition, third-party testing, or certifications such as Oeko-Tex or GOTS on this product line. The brand maintains a retail-focused position without transparent PFAS or hazardous substance policy statements. No significant safety recalls or regulatory actions have been documented for this brand's swimwear. Absence of transparency is not evidence of hazard, but limits independent verification of claims.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream nylon-spandex swimwear carries similar chemical profiles; Vitamin A sits in the mid-market tier without special performance coatings that might introduce additional PFAS or halogenated flame retardants. Certified organic or eco-conscious brands (e.g., those with Oeko-Tex certification) explicitly test for heavy metals and restricted dyes, which this product does not advertise. Price and positioning suggest conventional dyeing and finishing, not inherently problematic but less audited than premium certified alternatives.
If you buy it
Rinse thoroughly in fresh water after each chlorine or saltwater use to extend nylon durability and prevent microfiber shedding. Avoid prolonged sun exposure when not in use (UV degrades nylon over time). Wash in cool water, lay flat to dry, and do not bleach or tumble dry. Replace the suit after 1-2 seasons of regular use (typically 50-100 wears) or when elastic loss or visible wear appears; worn spandex loses compression but does not release hazardous substances.
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
- Vitamin A has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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