Hylea
Swimwear
Bathing suits, swim trunks, and swimwear for recreational and competitive swimming. Made from synthetic stretch fabrics.
Why It Matters
Swimwear is worn against sensitive skin in water, which can increase chemical transfer. Disperse dyes in synthetics can cause allergic reactions. Chlorinated pool water may affect fabric chemistry. Synthetic fabrics shed microplastics into waterways.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
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,...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Microplastics
Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, including microbeads in products and fragments...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Very cheap synthetic swimwear
- Swimwear causing skin rash
- Heavy UV-protective chemical claims
- No material certifications
What to Look For
- ✓Recycled nylon or polyester
- ✓PFAS-free construction
- ✓Brands with environmental commitments
Finding Safer Options
Brands using recycled ocean plastic like Patagonia or Outerknown. OEKO-TEX certified swimwear. Consider rinsing swimwear in fresh water after pool use.
Certifications to Look For
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