Rain Jackets, ranked by PFAS safety
38 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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Eddie Bauer
Women's Packable Rainfoil Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
PFAS
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and shedding
Moderate concern
Nylon microfiber shedding from abrasion
Limited concern
water-repellent coating composition unclear; Eddie Bauer does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Vancouver Rain Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Antimony catalyst residues in polyester
Limited concern
water-repellent coating durability and degradation
Moderate concern
Waterproof rain jacket, water-repellent coating PFAS status unknown, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's RipPac Pro Rain Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating degradation and re-treatment chemical exposure
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from synthetic fabric
Limited concern
water-repellent coating rain jackets typically use PFAS; Eddie Bauer silent on coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Men's Rain Trek Packable Waterproof Rain Jacket
polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry - unspecified
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching with heat or age
Limited concern
Skip until Eddie Bauer discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or claims PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Dubliner Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during washing and wear
Limited concern
Common water-repellent coating jacket, waterproofing chemicals unspecified by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Seven J Jacket
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating composition (fluorinated or non-fluorinated unknown)
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from degraded coating
Limited concern
No PFAS disclosure; water-repellent coating treatment raises concern without specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Loke Terra Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding (nylon degradation)
Limited concern
Unknown water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Keen
KUHL Women's Stretch Voyagr Trench Jacket
polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
Moderate concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk unaddressed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Keen
KUTTER Anorak Jacket (Jet) — Keen Kutter USA
Nylon with water-repellent coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
water-repellent coating-treated outerwear with no PFAS disclosure; avoid if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Keen
KUTTER Windbreaker Jacket (Hunter) — Keen Kutter USA
synthetic fabric with water-repellent finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Synthetic microfiber shedding and degradation
Limited concern
PFAS risk unclear; no disclosure from Keen on finish chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eddie Bauer
Women's Rainy Pass Water-Repellent Hooded Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during wash
Moderate concern
Coating degradation and unknown leachables from water-repellent coating reapplication
Limited concern
Water-repellent jackets often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Loose Fit Heavyweight Storm Defender Jacket
Cotton/poly blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in synthetic colorants
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Moderate concern
Heavy workwear likely treated with water-repellent coating; coating details undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Midweight Waterproof Rainstorm Jacket
cotton/polyester blend with waterproof coating
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Waterproof jacket with unknown water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Storm Defender Relaxed Fit Lightweight Packable Jacket
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leaching
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS; Carhartt discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Carhartt
Men's Storm Defender Shoreline Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Limited concern
Popular outdoor brand does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; PFAS risk unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Men's PreCip Eco Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating (Eco designation)
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication risk
Limited concern
Marmot's Eco line likely uses newer water-repellent coating; silent on PFAS specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Minimalist Pertex Jacket Men's
Pertex nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
High concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication cycles
Limited concern
water-repellent coating apparel typically uses PFAS; Marmot discloses nothing publicly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Men's PreCip Eco Pro Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
PFAS
High concern
Microfiber shedding (polyester)
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes (if dark colors used)
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment type unclear; Marmot does not disclose PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Marmot
Minimalist Pertex Jacket Women's
Pertex nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
water-repellent coating-treated jacket; PFAS status unclear, typical concern for category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spiewak
VizGuard Short Reversible Duty Rain Jacket
polyester with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Coating degradation and reapplication requirements
Moderate concern
Duty rain jacket with unknown water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spiewak
S366V VizGuard Mesh-Lined Raincoat
polyester mesh with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in polyester coloring
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and unknown leachables
High concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Raincoat with unknown waterproof coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spiewak
WeatherTech Systems AirFlow Duty Jacket
nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microrelease
High concern
Spiewak duty jackets use water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Gore
TEX Breathable Rainwear CEB Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane with water-repellent coating finish
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester layers
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Moderate concern
Membrane degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
GORE-TEX historically used PFAS; no current disclosure from Keen available
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Antora Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
High concern
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Moderate PFAS risk due to standard water-repellent coating treatment, The North Face does not disclose PFAS avoidance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's Quest Mono Jacket
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's Antora Rain Hoodie
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's Apex Bionic 3 Softshell Jacket
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket
- 20The North Face The North Face Women's Antora Rain Jacket
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's Ridgelite Waterproof Rain Jacket
- 20The North Face The North Face Men's All Terrain Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Men's Watertight II Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Men's Glenbrook Bend Rain Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Men's Glennaker Lake II Rain Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Men's Hikebound II Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Women's Hikebound II Long Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Women's Switchback IV Jacket
- 20Columbia Columbia Men's Glennaker Lake Rain Jacket
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