Does Arc'teryx synthetic athletic wear have PFAS?
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.
We graded 8 Arc'teryx synthetic athletic wear products, averaging Poor (26/100). None of them grade Good or better.
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Arc'teryx
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
Better synthetic athletic wear from other brands
Graded higher than the Arc'teryx average of 26.
HOKA
Men's Race Day Singlet
polyester mesh and fabric
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding on wear and wash
Moderate concern
Antimony in polyester polymer
Limited concern
Lower concern, no waterproofing or water-repellent coating treatment typical for race singlets.
⚠Risky category by default
HOKA
Men's Race Day Singlet Crew Neck Running Tank top
Polyester/nylon blend athletic knit, no disclosed water-repellent coating or stain treatment
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Minimal concern; no performance coatings on this running tank.
⚠Risky category by default
HOKA
Men's EveryRun Short Sleeve
polyester/nylon blend, no specified water repellent finish
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding
Moderate concern
Minimal concern; no water-repellent coating finish on basic running shirt.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Arc'teryx product we grade on the Arc'teryx brand page, or the full synthetic athletic wear ranking.