Hylea
Dresses & Skirts
Women's dresses, skirts, and similar garments in various fabrics and styles for everyday and formal wear.
Why It Matters
Dresses often combine multiple fabrics and treatments. Wrinkle-free finishes common in work dresses contain formaldehyde. Water-resistant treatments may contain PFAS. Synthetic linings can contain restricted disperse dyes.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Restricted Azo Dyes
A large class of synthetic dyes used extensively in textile and leather coloring. While most azo...
Disperse Dyes
A class of dyes used primarily for coloring synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and...
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
A colorless gas used as a preservative, disinfectant, and textile finishing agent. In clothing,...
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)
A class of surfactants widely used in textile manufacturing for washing, dyeing, and finishing...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- 'Wrinkle-free' or 'easy-care' labels
- Heavy stain resistance claims
- Synthetic linings causing rash
- Strong chemical smell
What to Look For
- ✓Natural fibers without 'easy-care' finishes
- ✓No water or stain resistance claims
Finding Safer Options
Organic cotton, linen, or silk dresses from certified brands. Brands like Reformation, EILEEN FISHER, or People Tree with sustainable material commitments. Wash new dresses before wearing.
Certifications to Look For
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