Gore Review, Is Gore 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 5 graded products, Gore 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
Gore
WEAR Concurve GORE-TEX Jacket Men's
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon and polyester shell fabrics may contain formaldehyde-based dyes or wrinkle-resist…
Azo dyes (color fastness)
The jacket's outer shell uses synthetic dyes for color; restricted azo dyes are banned in…
Antimony in polyester
If the outer shell is polyester (likely in this performance line), antimony trioxide is a…
GORE-TEX contains Teflon-family coating; Gore discloses no PFAS policy publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gore
Rapha Men's Pro Team GORE-TEX Cycling Rain Jacket
GORE-TEX polytetrafluoroethylene membrane with water-repellent coating finish
Teflon-type coating membrane integrity and environmental release
GORE-TEX membranes shed Teflon-type coating microparticles during wear, washing, and…
Fluorocarbon water-repellent coating finish durability and reapplication toxicity
The outer-layer water-repellent coating finish degrades over 2-5 years and requires…
Polyester degradation and synthetic fiber shedding
The polyester shell and fleece lining shed microplastics during washing and normal wear.…
GORE-TEX contains Teflon-type coating; Gore makes no PFAS disclosure for this jacket.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gore
WEAR Concurve Gtx LE4 Jacket Men's
GORE-TEX fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating degradation over time
GORE-TEX water-repellent coating coatings degrade with repeated laundering and UV…
Azo dyes and colorant allergens
The outer shell fabric may be dyed with azo dyes, particularly if the jacket is…
Microplastic shedding from synthetic shells
The outer nylon or polyester shell sheds microscopic fibers during normal wear and…
GORE-TEX likely contains PFAS; brand discloses nothing about alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gore
GORE-TEX PACLITE Jacket Men's
Teflon-type coating-based ePTFE membrane laminate with water-repellent coating treatment
Teflon-type coating thermal fume risk (coatings/overheating)
Teflon-type coating-based coatings can release toxic fumes if heated above 260 degrees…
water-repellent coating fluorinated compound shedding (environmental/aquatic)
Fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes on technical apparel are documented…
Off-gassing from solvent residues (manufacturing)
Lamination processes use adhesives and solvents; residual volatile organic compounds…
GORE-TEX uses Teflon-type coating; no public PFAS disclosure from Gore.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gore
TEX Breathable Rainwear CEB Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane with water-repellent coating finish
Heavy metals
The specific dye chemistry for the CEB Jacket's color is not disclosed. GORE-TEX outer…
Antimony in polyester layers
GORE-TEX laminates typically use polyester; antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
New GORE-TEX products commonly show mild chemical odor due to adhesives and residual…
Membrane degradation and microfiber shedding
Teflon-type coating membranes can degrade under prolonged UV exposure or mechanical…
GORE-TEX historically used PFAS; no current disclosure from Keen available
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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