REI Co-op Review, Is REI Co-op 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, REI Co-op averages Bad (21/100). 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
REI Co-op
Rain Jacket
PFAS
Water-repellent rain jackets almost universally use fluorinated water-repellent coating…
Azo dyes in polyester dyeing
Polyester rain jackets typically use disperse dyes, which can include azo dyes. REI Co-op…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and nylon garments may use formaldehyde-based resins for wrinkle resistance or…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
All water-repellent coating-coated jackets shed fluorinated microparticles during…
Medium-high risk. Water-repellent finish likely contains PFAS; brand transparency absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Trailmade 25 Sleeping Bag Green Long
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment; synthetic insulation
PFAS
Polyester water-repellent coating finishes on sleeping bags are predominantly…
Microfiber shedding from polyester shell and insulation
All polyester textiles shed microfibers, especially during washing and handling. Sleeping…
Shell or seam degradation and coating breakdown over time
The water-repellent coating can degrade after 2-5 years of use and washing; once…
REI provides no water-resistant coating information for this bag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag
Nylon ripstop shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment; polyester/synthetic insulation
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment chemicals
REI does not disclose whether this bag uses PFAS or fluorine-free water-repellent…
Nylon degradation and microfiber shedding
Synthetic ripstop shells shed microfibers when abraded, particularly if the bag is…
Assume conventional PFAS-based water-repellent coating unless REI confirms otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
REI Co-op
Campwell 30 Sleeping Bag
Nylon ripstop shell with water-repellent coating; polyester/synthetic insulation
water-repellent coating chemistry unknown
REI Co-op does not disclose whether the nylon ripstop water-repellent coating is…
Polyester insulation degradation under heat or age
Polyester synthetic fill is durable but gradually loses loft over 5-10 years of use and…
Mildew and bacterial growth if stored wet
If the bag is stored damp, polyester insulation can harbor mold and bacteria, which may…
REI doesn't disclose coating chemistry; skip if PFAS-free matters.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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