Volcom Review, Is Volcom 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, Volcom 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
Volcom
Anyox Guide Gore Pro Shell Jacket Men's
Gore-Tex Pro shell with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Gore-Tex Pro shells rely on PFAS-containing water-repellent coating coatings per industry…
Coating degradation and leachables from laminate adhesives
Polyurethane adhesive bonding Gore-Tex to outer and lining fabrics can degrade over time…
Gore-Tex Pro likely contains PFAS; Volcom silent on composition and PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Volcom
Men's Volcom Tester 3L Gore-Tex Jacket
Gore-Tex membrane with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Gore-Tex jackets typically use Teflon-type coating-based or fluorocarbon water-repellent…
Polyester antimony catalyst residue
The polyester shell fabric may contain trace antimony from polymerization catalysts.…
Membrane delamination and microfiber shedding
Gore-Tex jackets can delaminate with age or improper care (heat, mechanical stress).…
Gore-Tex typically uses Teflon-type coating; no public PFAS disclosure from Volcom.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Volcom
Arthur 3L Jacket Men's
Polyester with 3L waterproof membrane, water-repellent coating treatment unspecified
Azo dyes (color fastness toxins)
Polyester outer shells can be dyed with azo dyes, which may release carcinogenic amines…
Phthalates
The polyurethane or polyester membrane layer may contain phthalates to improve…
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
3L membranes and water-repellent coating coatings shed microplastics with repeated…
Waterproof jacket with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Volcom
Longo Gore-Tex Jacket Men's
Gore-Tex membrane with water-repellent coating-treated outer layer
Flame retardants
Gore-Tex shells and linings typically contain polyester, which may retain trace antimony…
VOC off-gassing (membranes, adhesives, dyes)
Gore-Tex lamination uses adhesives and the polyester shell undergoes solvent-based…
Gore-Tex jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Volcom has not disclosed alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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