Arc'teryx Review, Is Arc'teryx Non-Toxic?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Across 24 graded products, Arc'teryx averages Bad (22/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Arc'teryx have PFAS, by category
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Arc'teryx
Men's Cormac Logo Shirt
100% polyester knit, no water-repellent treatment
Heavy metals
Any colored polyester carries potential for azo dyes or trace heavy metals in pigments…
Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a catalyst used in polyester manufacturing and may be present in…
Microplastic shedding
Polyester knits shed microfibers during washing, contributing to ocean and freshwater…
Lower concern, basic polyester shirt with no water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Konseal 15 Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Standard nylon backpacks commonly use perfluorinated or polyfluorinated water repellents…
Contact Arc'teryx directly if PFAS content is a deciding factor before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aerio 35 Backpack
Nylon/polyester ripstop with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
water-repellent coating degradation and chemical release
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating formulation. If fluorinated (C8/C6…
Microplastic shedding from ripstop fabric
Nylon and polyester fabrics shed microscopic fibers during wear and washing, particularly…
Moderate uncertainty with no public PFAS transparency; consider caution if PFAS sensitivity matters.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aerios 18 Backpack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether the Aerios 18 uses legacy fluorocarbon-based…
Arc'teryx provides no public PFAS transparency despite known water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mantis 26 Backpack
Nylon 6.6 with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating type; standard industry practice for…
Nylon degradation and microfiber shedding
Heavy washing or abrasion (especially inside pockets) can release microscopic nylon…
VOC off-gassing from adhesives or coatings
New backpacks may emit weak odors from seam sealants or water-repellent coating…
Moderate PFAS concern; durable waterproof backpacks typically use fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Granville 25 Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether this backpack's water-repellent coating contains PFAS…
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof backpacks commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpha FL 20 Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (type unspecified)
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; nylon backpacks almost…
Nylon degradation and microplastic shedding
Nylon fabric sheds microfibers during use and washing, particularly as the…
VOC off-gassing
New backpacks may emit low levels of volatile organic compounds from the nylon…
Moderate PFAS concern due to water-repellent coating; Arc'teryx does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Beta Pant Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Standard nylon water-repellent coating treatments historically use fluorocarbon…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon fabric often uses formaldehyde-based resins during dyeing and finishing to set…
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication chemicals
As water-repellent coating wears off, users often reapply commercial treatments (many…
Microfiber shedding during washing
Nylon sheds synthetic microfibers when laundered, contributing to aquatic microplastic…
Contact Arc'teryx directly or skip; no PFAS disclosure on waterproof apparel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Incendo Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment (water-repellent finish)
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not specify whether Incendo pants use traditional PFAS (PFOA/PFOS class)…
Cannot rule out PFAS; Arc'teryx doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gamma SL Pant Men's
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish (type unspecified)
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating finish uses traditional…
Nylon microfiber shedding during wear and wash
Synthetic ripstop sheds small fibers, especially after repeated washing. This is inherent…
Uncertain risk due to undisclosed water-repellent coating; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Gamma Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating degradation and potential chemical leaching
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether water-repellent coating uses PFAS or fluorine-free…
Microfiber shedding from nylon weave
Nylon textiles shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to aquatic…
Moderate concern; Arc'teryx applies water-repellent coating to technical pants but doesn't disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ARCTERYX Men's Gamma SL Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Nylon water-repellent coating treatments are the primary PFAS vector in rain pants.…
Microplastics
All synthetic nylon textiles shed microplastic fibers during washing. Typical technical…
Contact Arc'teryx for PFAS details or skip before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sabre Relaxed Pant Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating type; traditional fluorocarbon…
water-repellent coating degradation and shedding
High concern
Uncertain due to undisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry; assume traditional PFAS-based treatment unless stated otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Beta Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Arc'teryx has not disclosed whether the Beta Pants water-repellent coating uses…
water-repellent coating finish degradation and re-application exposure
If you apply commercial water-repellent coating treatments to refresh the coating…
Contact Arc'teryx directly or skip; no PFAS disclosure on water-repellent coating-treated shell.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gamma Lightweight Jacket Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Arc'teryx's water-repellent coating treatment chemistry is undisclosed. Legacy nylon…
water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Repeated washing and reapplication of water-repellent coating treatments can accelerate…
Avoid or contact Arc'teryx directly, PFAS status in water-repellent coating finish is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Beta SL Jacket for Men Black Sapphire / M
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Most nylon softshells at…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
As water-repellent coating ages and wears, microscopic particles may shed during washing.…
Avoid or ask Arc'teryx directly, waterproof jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating with no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gamma Lightweight Hoody Men's
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not specify whether the Gamma Lightweight Hoody uses fluorinated or…
water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings on polyester shed microfibers during washing…
Polyester heat sensitivity
Polyester melts around 260C (500F). Tumble-drying on high heat or pressing can degrade…
Assume legacy fluorocarbon treatment unless Arc'teryx proves otherwise; brand doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Delta Hoody Men's
polyester fleece with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Arc'teryx has not disclosed whether the Delta Hoody uses PFAS-based or PFAS-free…
Microfiber shedding and leaching
Polyester fleece is documented to shed microfibers during washing, which can carry…
Silent on PFAS, water-repellent coating treatment is typical vector for forever chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Arc teryx Skyline Shirt Men's
polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. PFAS-based water-repellent…
water-repellent coating durability and degradation
All water-repellent coatings degrade with washing and heat. As the coating fragments…
High risk due to likely fluorochemical water-repellent coating finish without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Konseal SL Pullover Hoody
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
water-repellent coating treatment chemistry undisclosed by Arc'teryx. Standard industry…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon and polyester production commonly uses formaldehyde-based resins for crease…
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Technical apparel is routinely dyed with azo-class and other synthetic dyes. While…
Microplastics
Polyester blended garments shed microplastics during washing and wear. This is inherent…
water-repellent coating-treated technical hoody, waterproofing chemistry undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Gamma SL Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating leaching during use and laundering
Undisclosed water-repellent coating formulation means the specific leaching profile is…
Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Atom SL Lightweight Hoodie
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorine-based or unknown)
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating treatment uses PFAS or…
Degradation of water-repellent coating finish releasing particles or residual chemicals
As the water-repellent coating degrades over time (especially with heat or aggressive…
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment, Arc'teryx silent on PFAS, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Kyanite Lightweight Fleece Hoodie
Polyester fleece with water-repellent coating finish
Microfiber shedding (polyester fleece)
All polyester fleece sheds microfibers, especially during washing. The fuzzy surface of…
water-repellent coating durability and composition uncertainty
Arc'teryx does not disclose whether this hoodie uses fluorinated (PFAS-containing) or…
Fleece likely has water-repellent coating, Arc'teryx silent on PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Gamma MX Breathable Softshell Hoody
Nylon/polyester softshell with water-repellent coating treatment
Azo dyes and restricted colorants
Arc'teryx does not publicly certify compliance with OEKO-TEX or bluesign standards, which…
water-repellent coating treatment leaching and microfiber shedding
If the water-repellent coating treatment contains Teflon-type coating or legacy…
Mid-risk, water-repellent coating treatment chemistry unknown; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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