ShedRain Review, Is ShedRain Non-Toxic?
Across 6 graded products, ShedRain 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
ShedRain
Men's ShedRain X J.Crew umbrella (Size One Size)
Polyester/nylon canopy with unspecified water-repellent coating
PFAS
Unspecified coating on polyester canopy is typical vector for PFAS in consumer textiles.…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
As the water-repellent coating ages or fractures, microscopic fragments may shed into…
Skip until ShedRain discloses coating chemistry or obtains PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain
Vortex 62 in Golf Umbrella
Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
PFAS
Golf umbrellas are almost universally treated with water-repellent coating coatings to…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Polyester canopies with applied water-repellent coating coatings can flake or shed…
Golf umbrella likely treated for water-repellency; coating identity unknown, higher PFAS risk typical for category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain
Vortex Compact Umbrella
Polyester canopy with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Coating leachates (unspecified chemistry)
The water-resistant finish is applied to the polyester but its exact composition is…
Mold and microbial growth on damp fabric
Any fabric umbrella stored wet or improperly dried can support mold growth. This is a…
Volatile organic compounds from fabric or coating
New umbrellas may off-gas slight solvent odors from the fabric finish, particularly if…
Skip until ShedRain discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; water-resistant umbrellas commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain
Vortex Vent Pro Stick Umbrella
Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
PFAS
Unspecified coating formulation; fluorinated finishes were standard in this product…
Coating degradation and chemical release
As water-repellent coatings degrade over years of use, small amounts of coating residue…
Skip or contact ShedRain for coating transparency before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain
VORTEX Wind Compact Umbrella
polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) chemistry opacity
Unspecified water-repellent coating treatment is likely PFAS-based given industry…
Mold and microbial growth on fabric
Damp polyester canopies can harbor mold or mildew if stored wet; this is a material…
Coating degradation under UV or heat stress
Prolonged sun exposure may degrade the water-repellent coating over time, but degraded…
Skip until ShedRain discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain
Auto Open Bubble Stick Umbrella
Polyester/nylon canopy with proprietary water-repellent coating
Water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry undisclosed
ShedRain has not published the chemical composition of its proprietary water-repellent…
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As the water-repellent coating wears, microscopic particles of the coating may shed into…
Skip unless ShedRain discloses waterproof coating chemistry, traditional water-repellent coating finishes often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
ShedRain and PFAS, common questions
- Does ShedRain have PFAS?
- We graded 6 ShedRain 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 ShedRain non-toxic?
- No ShedRain product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Men's ShedRain X J.Crew umbrella (Size One Size) at 20/100.
- Which ShedRain products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded ShedRain products we have scored are ShedRain Auto Open Bubble Stick Umbrella, ShedRain VORTEX Wind Compact Umbrella, ShedRain Vortex Vent Pro Stick Umbrella. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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