Cannondale Review, Is Cannondale 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 4 graded products, Cannondale averages Bad (20/100). 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Cannondale
BLAZE PLUS JACKET Black - 2M350/BLK Small
synthetic fabric blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic fabric blends often contain formaldehyde-based finishing resins for wrinkle…
Azo dyes in black colorant
Black synthetic fabrics commonly use azo dyes, some of which break down into banned…
water-repellent coating degradation and leachables
Fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings are documented to leach during washing…
Synthetic microfiber shedding
Synthetic fabric blends shed microfibers during wear and washing. The jacket's coating…
Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; Cannondale does not disclose PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
IMPERMEABILE PINNACLE JACKET
Synthetic fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic textiles often receive formaldehyde-based resin treatments for wrinkle…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
All polyester/nylon garments shed microfibers during washing and wear. This is not…
water-repellent coating durability and degradation
water-repellent coating coatings naturally degrade over time, washing, and UV exposure.…
Skip until Cannondale discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
2015 Men's Cloudburst Cycling Rain Jacket 3M315X/BLK
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating, 3M lining
Heavy metals
Black nylon jackets may use azo dyes, which can release aromatic amines under certain…
Microfiber shedding during laundering
All synthetic textiles shed microfibers when washed. Nylon jackets release small amounts…
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication risks
The 3M water-repellent coating will lose water repellency over time. Reapplication…
2015 rain jacket; water-repellent coating likely PFAS-based, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
Men's Sirocco Wind Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Polyester microfiber shedding
Polyester textiles shed microfibers during washing and wear, especially if abrasion or…
water-repellent coating degradation and leachables
The fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating finish will degrade over time through…
Antimony in polyester base
Polyester can contain antimony residue from manufacturing catalysts. Antimony is not…
Wind jacket likely has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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