Cait Cardi

This cropped cardigan leans into a 1960s-inspired silhouette with its boxy, abbreviated hem and heavy gold-tone hardware. The knit is semi-sheer and textured, using a multi-colored stripe pattern that gives the merlot base a graphic, vintage-store feel. It functions best as a lightweight top layer, hitting right at the waistline to pair cleanly with high-rise trousers or skirts.

Safety Rating: Poor

Analysis: The blend of 40% viscose relies on a chemically intensive manufacturing process that often involves carbon disulfide, a neurotoxin. The inclusion of this semi-synthetic fiber, combined with the lack of organic certification, places it in the lower tier for skin biocompatibility and environmental impact.