Deuter Review, Is Deuter Non-Toxic?
Across 2 graded products, Deuter 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.
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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Deuter
Durascent 42+10 SL
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
Deuter does not disclose whether its water-repellent coating treatment uses PFAS or…
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
water-repellent coating treatments on outdoor gear are known to degrade after 50-100 wash…
High risk. water-repellent coating chemistry undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Deuter
Duffel Pro 60
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
PFAS
Deuter does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; most polyester duffels of…
Antimony in polyester
Antimony is sometimes used as a catalyst in polyester production. Deuter does not…
Microplastics
As the water-repellent coating wears over years of use and washing, small particles may…
High risk. Duffel likely has water-repellent coating treatment with no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Deuter and PFAS, common questions
- Does Deuter have PFAS?
- We graded 2 Deuter products, averaging Bad (20/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Deuter non-toxic?
- No Deuter product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Deuter Durascent 42+10 SL at 20/100.
- Which Deuter products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Deuter products we have scored are Deuter Duffel Pro 60, Deuter Durascent 42+10 SL. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →