Cycling Rain Jackets, ranked by PFAS safety
28 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. None grade Good or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
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The best non-toxic cycling rain jackets, ranked safest first
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Mens Balance Made In Usa Cycling Jacket Windbreaker Water Resistant
Synthetic fabric with water-resistant water-repellent coating, unspecified
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fabric
Limited concern
Skip until New Balance discloses water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Specialized
Men's RBX Comp Rain Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
Moderate concern
Azo dyes in polyester
Limited concern
Antimony catalyst residues in polyester
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Skip until Specialized discloses water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Specialized
Men's Trail Rain Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication chemical exposure
Limited concern
Fragrance or chemical sensitivity from water-repellent coating or finishing agents
Limited concern
Rain jacket with likely water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Specialized
Race Series Rain Jacket men
Polyester with water-repellent coating treatment (brand/type unspecified)
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Rain jacket with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS details unavailable.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Specialized
Men's SL Neoshell Rain Jacket
nylon ripstop with Neoshell membrane, water-repellent coating
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in colored nylon
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing from adhesives and coatings
Limited concern
water-repellent coating rain jackets typically contain PFAS; brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
BLAZE PLUS JACKET Black - 2M350/BLK Small
synthetic fabric blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in black colorant
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and leachables
Moderate concern
Synthetic microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; Cannondale does not disclose PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
IMPERMEABILE PINNACLE JACKET
Synthetic fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Limited concern
water-repellent coating durability and degradation
High concern
Skip until Cannondale discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
2015 Men's Cloudburst Cycling Rain Jacket 3M315X/BLK
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating, 3M lining
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during laundering
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication risks
High concern
2015 rain jacket; water-repellent coating likely PFAS-based, no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cannondale
Men's Sirocco Wind Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Polyester microfiber shedding
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and leachables
High concern
Antimony in polyester base
Limited concern
Wind jacket likely has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Van Rysel Women's 900 Ultralight Reflective Rain Cycling Jacket
polyamide fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating (fluorinated, composition undisclosed)
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes (synthetic colorants)
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating cycling jacket; coating composition undisclosed by Decathlon.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz Men's 3-In-1 Waterproof Travel Jacket Travel 500
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating treatment, unspecified)
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Adhesive off-gassing from 3-in-1 construction
Limited concern
Waterproof apparel with unspecified water-repellent coating, higher PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Forclaz Men's Trek 100 Synthetic Down Puffer Backpacking Jacket
synthetic down, polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Azo dyes in shell and lining
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fill
Limited concern
Synthetic down jacket with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry; limited transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Decathlon
Men's Cold-Weather Road Cycling Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment leaching and persistence
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing from synthetic coating
Limited concern
Skip until Decathlon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry and certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Men's and Big Men's Kinetic Jacket
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
High concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Moderate concern
Typical athletic jacket; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Men's Reebok Pullover Dobby Jacket
Polyester dobby weave with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from synthetic polymer
Moderate concern
Waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Men's and Big Men's Kinetic Jacket, Sizes Xs-5xl, Size: 2XL, Black
Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester fibers
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during wear and wash
High concern
water-repellent coating degradation and unknown breakdown products
Moderate concern
Kinetic jacket likely water-repellent coating-coated; coating chemistry not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Anorak Windbreaker Jacket Men's
Polyester with water-resistant coating
PFAS
High concern
Microfiber shedding from coating degradation
Moderate concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Windbreaker likely has water-repellent coating; Reebok silent on PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike
Men's Repel Miler Running Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during wash and wear
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and inhalation
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
New Balance
Men's Made in USA Cycling Jacket
polyester with water-repellent finish (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in color fastness
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during washing
Moderate concern
Made in USA claim adds credibility; water-repellent coating chemistry unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
New Balance
Men's Fast Days Jacket
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating, lining unspecified
PFAS
High concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
Moderate concern
Typical athletic jacket; no PFAS disclosure or testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
New Balance
Women's RC Jacket
Synthetic textile with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester base fabric
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during washing
Limited concern
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike
Men's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm FIT ADV Jacket
synthetic textile with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing from synthetic finishes
Limited concern
ACG line uses water-repellent coating finishes; Nike silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike
Storm Fit Jacket Cycling Running
Synthetic polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Antimony in polyester fibers
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and leaching
High concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Nike
Women's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm-FIT ADV Jacket
Polyester nylon blend with Storm-FIT water-repellent coating
Flame retardants
High concern
Azo dyes and colorfast stability
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during laundering
Moderate concern
Skip. water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS; no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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