Hylea
Fleece Jacket
Soft, warm jacket made from synthetic fleece material, typically polyester. Popular for layering and casual wear.
Why It Matters
Fleece sheds hundreds of thousands of microplastic fibers with each wash. Some fleece is treated with PFAS for water resistance. Synthetic dyes can cause skin sensitization. NPE residues from manufacturing may remain in fabric.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Microplastics
Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, including microbeads in products and fragments...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Disperse Dyes
A class of dyes used primarily for coloring synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and...
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs)
A class of surfactants widely used in textile manufacturing for washing, dyeing, and finishing...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Water-resistant fleece (likely PFAS)
- Very cheap synthetic fleece
- Strong chemical smell
- No certifications
What to Look For
- ✓Recycled polyester content
- ✓PFAS-free treatments
- ✓Wash in microfiber-catching bags
Finding Safer Options
Wool fleece alternatives, recycled fleece from brands like Patagonia (pioneering microfiber reduction), or natural fiber alternatives like boiled wool.
Certifications to Look For
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