Burton Review, Is Burton Non-Toxic?
Burton averages 35 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Burton products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Burton grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Burton have PFAS, by category
Which Burton products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- paraffin or hydrocarbon wax blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Paraffin dust inhalation. Applying or scraping wax can generate fine particulates; repeated inhalation over…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Hydrocarbon wax blend (ski/snowboard base treatment)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing. Hydrocarbon waxes may release minor VOCs during application…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Hydrocarbon wax blend
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Hydrocarbon vapor inhalation (thermal exposure). Heating wax on a ski iron may release minor aliphatic…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Burton products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- GORE-TEX 2L membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof/breathable layer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, GORE-TEX inherently contains or was manufactured with PFAS; trace residuals may remain in the finished…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX membrane laminate (Teflon-family coating-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, GORE-TEX membranes and fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings on ski jackets are major PFAS…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX Pro 3L membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, GORE-TEX Pro 3L traditionally uses PFAS-containing water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating)…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX 2L membrane laminate (polytetrafluoroethylene-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume risk), GORE-TEX 2L contains Teflon-type coating; improper…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- water-repellent coating chemistry (fluorinated or non-fluorinated unknown). Burton does not disclose whether…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating treatment; fleece/nylon interior
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Standard industry practice for synthetic insulated jackets at this price and performance tier. Burton…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX 2L membrane + synthetic insulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, GORE-TEX 2L membranes have a well-documented history of PFAS use. While Burton has not disclosed…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX membrane + polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Teflon-type coating membrane degradation and inhalation risk. Intact GORE-TEX does not off-gas under normal…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish (coating unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Nylon shell almost certainly uses a fluorochemical water-repellent coating finish applied at…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- GORE-TEX membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating) with C-Knit backing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, GORE-TEX membranes are made using PFAS-based chemistry; residual surfactants and processing chemicals…
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Find an alternative on AmazonBurton and PFAS, common questions
- Does Burton have PFAS?
- Burton averages 35 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Burton products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Burton non-toxic?
- Burton Fastest Wax is the highest-graded Burton product we have scored, at 85/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Burton products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Burton products we have scored are Burton Fastest Wax, Burton All-Season Speed Sauce, Burton Fast Wax. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Burton products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Burton products we have scored are Burton Men's Tuvak GORE-TEX C-Knit 3L Jacket, Burton Futuretrust 2L Jacket, Burton Men's Reserve GORE-TEX 2L Jacket. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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