Jackets & Outerwear

Clothing made of PVC-free materials such as cotton, wool, nylon, fleece, and polyester.   

If possible, choose PVC-free materials without stain-resistant coatings (Teflon chemicals).

Rain gear made of vinyl/PVC, including pants, jackets, ponchos, and hats.

Outerwear treated with insecticide (such as Buzz Off^TM).

If possible, avoid outerwear chemically treated for stain-resistance.

Shoes

Rain boots made of rubber. Examples include Western Chief, LL Bean, and Kids' Uda Frog Rain Boot.

If possible, choose athletic shoes from these companies that have stopped using vinyl/PVC: Adidas, Asics, Nike, & Puma.

Rain boots made of vinyl/PVC.

Jelly shoes (jellies), which can contain vinyl/PVC.

Shoes that contain artificial leather, which can be made of vinyl/PVC.

Bags & Backpacks

Bags made of PVC-free materials such as cotton, nylon, and polyester.

If possible, choose PVC-free materials without stain-resistant coatings (Teflon chemicals).

Bags made of or coated with  vinyl/PVC, which can be transparent or have a very ‘plastic’ appearance.

Bibs

All-cotton bibs or bibs labeled as vinyl-free or PVC-free (polyurethane is ok). Examples include Baby Chaleco and i play.

Bibs with plastic coatings that are NOT labeled as vinyl-free or PVC-free (polyurethane is ok).

Diaper covers

Diaper covers made of wool, cotton, hemp, polyester, or nylon. Available from outlets including Cotton Tail Baby, Babyworks, and Target.

Diaper covers made of vinyl/PVC.