Fjallraven Review, Is Fjallraven 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 3 graded products, Fjallraven 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
Fjallraven
Abisko Hike Trousers Men's
G-1000 HeavyDuty fabric (65% polyester, 35% cotton), water-repellent coating unspecified
water-repellent coating leachability and unknown chemistry
Fjallraven does not publicly disclose the water-repellent coating formulation for G-1000…
Antimony residue in polyester fiber
Polyester fabric (65% of blend) is commonly produced using antimony trioxide as a…
Microplastic shedding during washing
Polyester blend will shed microfibers during washing, a general concern for synthetic…
High risk from unknown water-repellent coating treatment; Fjallraven doesn't disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Fjallraven
Abisko Lite Trekking Trousers Men's
G-1000 fabric (65% polyester/35% cotton blend) with water-repellent coating finish
Heavy metals
G-1000 is produced in dark earth tones; Bluesign certification on some Fjallraven lines…
Microfiber shedding during laundering
Polyester-cotton blends shed microfibers in normal washing, particularly at seams; this…
water-repellent coating durability and reapplication hazard
If the original water-repellent coating contains PFAS and you reapply aftermarket…
Lower risk likely, but contact Fjallraven about water-repellent coating finish specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Fjallraven
Fjällräven Men's Keb GTX Waterproof Shell Trousers
GORE-TEX laminate membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
GORE-TEX laminates may incorporate formaldehyde-based adhesives or resins in the bonding…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Washing any synthetic outdoor shell releases microfibers into wastewater. Nylon sheds…
High risk due to GORE-TEX; Fjällräven provides no PFAS disclosure or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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