Rain Pants, ranked by PFAS safety
15 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 rain pants, ranked safest first
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Patagonia
Women's Torrentshell 3L Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Medium risk. Lower-concern choice within waterproof apparel backed by brand commitment. Verify specific batch before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Antora Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
High concern
Nylon degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Coating degradation and leachables
Limited concern
High risk. water-repellent coating treatments traditionally use PFAS, The North Face does not disclose their formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Women's Antora Rain Pants
Nylon outer with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Coating degradation or off-gassing during manufacturing/storage
Limited concern
High risk. Silent on water-repellent coating chemistry, ask The North Face directly if PFAS-free alternatives matter to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
High concern
Nylon microfiber shedding during washing
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication exposure
Limited concern
High risk. High-performance rain gear likely contains legacy or replacement PFAS in water-repellent coating. Patagonia's silence is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Granite Crest Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Medium risk. water-repellent coating presents concern due to moderate PFAS risk; Patagonia's transparency on chemistry is limited.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Bugaboo V Waterproof Men's Pants
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during wash
Limited concern
Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating integrity
Limited concern
High risk. Skip or contact Columbia directly, waterproof coating likely contains PFAS but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Rebel Roamer II Nylon Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
High concern
Nylon fiber shedding and microfiber release
Limited concern
Nylon degradation and leaching under UV or heat stress
Limited concern
Avoid until Columbia discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; nylon typically uses PFAS water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Rebel Roamer II Pant
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding during laundry
Limited concern
Elevated PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; Columbia provides no coating disclosure or position.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Beta Pant Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication chemicals
Moderate concern
Microfiber shedding during washing
Limited concern
Contact Arc'teryx directly or skip; no PFAS disclosure on waterproof apparel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Men's Incendo Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment (water-repellent finish)
PFAS
Limited concern
Cannot rule out PFAS; Arc'teryx doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Gamma SL Pant Men's
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish (type unspecified)
PFAS
Limited concern
Nylon microfiber shedding during wear and wash
Limited concern
Uncertain risk due to undisclosed water-repellent coating; Arc'teryx silent on PFAS ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Men's Gamma Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating degradation and potential chemical leaching
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding from nylon weave
Limited concern
Moderate concern; Arc'teryx applies water-repellent coating to technical pants but doesn't disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
ARCTERYX Men's Gamma SL Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Contact Arc'teryx for PFAS details or skip before purchasing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Sabre Relaxed Pant Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and shedding
High concern
Uncertain due to undisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry; assume traditional PFAS-based treatment unless stated otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Arc'teryx
Men's Beta Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
Limited concern
water-repellent coating finish degradation and re-application exposure
Limited concern
Contact Arc'teryx directly or skip; no PFAS disclosure on water-repellent coating-treated shell.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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