Ski & Snowboard Jackets, ranked by PFAS safety
32 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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Patagonia
Women's Untracked Jacket
recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
Limited concern
Microplastics
Moderate concern
Coating degradation and leaching
Limited concern
Lightweight jacket with water-repellent coating finish.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spyder
Men's Rival Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment
PFAS
High concern
Microfiber shedding
Limited concern
Likely has water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spyder
Men's Copper Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
Limited concern
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Limited concern
Spyder does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spyder
Men's Monterosa Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from finish
Limited concern
Skip until Spyder confirms water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spyder
Men's Taos Shell Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Polyester fiber degradation and microfiber shedding
Limited concern
PFAS
Limited concern
Waterproof apparel; PFAS use in water-repellent coating typical but unconfirmed for this model.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Volcom
Anyox Guide Gore Pro Shell Jacket Men's
Gore-Tex Pro shell with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS
High concern
Coating degradation and leachables from laminate adhesives
Limited concern
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
High concern
Polyester antimony catalyst residue
Limited concern
Membrane delamination and microfiber shedding
Moderate concern
Gore-Tex typically uses Teflon-type coating; no public PFAS disclosure from Volcom.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Snow Glide II Interchange Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
PFAS
High concern
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication hazard
Limited concern
Typical water-repellent coating jacket.
⚠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)
Limited concern
Phthalates
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
Moderate concern
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
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing (membranes, adhesives, dyes)
Limited concern
Gore-Tex jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Volcom has not disclosed alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Summit Verbier GTX Jacket
Gore-Tex membrane with water-repellent coating
PFAS
High concern
Azo dyes in colored components
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester lining/insulation
Limited concern
Membrane/adhesive off-gassing during first wear
Limited concern
High PFAS risk likely, no brand transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Summit Series Mountain Gore-Tex Pro Jacket
Gore-Tex Pro shell with water-repellent coating treatment
PFAS
High concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Laminate delamination and microparticle shedding
Limited concern
High-end waterproof jacket; PFAS status unclear, no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Gore-Tex Mountain Jacket
Gore-Tex membrane with polyester/nylon shell
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Microfiber shedding during laundering
Moderate concern
Gore-Tex likely contains PFAS; The North Face discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
The North Face
Men's Quest Triclimate Jacket
Polyester outer shell with water-repellent coating finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from water-repellent coating and dyes
Limited concern
Degradation and migration of water-repellent coating additives over time
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating-treated jacket.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Alpine Action II Jacket
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding
Moderate concern
water-repellent coating degradation and chemical leaching
Limited concern
Synthetic jacket with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unclear, no disclosure available
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Whirlibird V Interchange Jacket
polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
PFAS
High concern
Azo dyes in polyester/nylon coloring
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Typical interchange jacket; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Columbia
Men's Coreshot Shell Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Microplastics
Limited concern
VOC off-gassing from synthetic finishes
Limited concern
water-repellent coating treatment unknown; Columbia silent on PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canada Goose
Men's Expedition Parka
Down-filled parka with nylon shell, water-repellent coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fluorochemical coating
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Down sourcing and allergen risk
Limited concern
High PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; brand offers no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canada Goose
Men's Lodge Jacket
Down insulation, nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating durability and composition
High concern
Down insulation quality and allergenicity
Limited concern
No PFAS disclosure. water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS, standard in outerwear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canada Goose
HyBridge Coat
Hybrid down/synthetic blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
water-repellent coating finish chemistry (fluorinated or non-disclosed)
Limited concern
water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding during washing
Moderate concern
Unknown PFAS status. Canada Goose silent on water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Canada Goose
Women's Leslie Parka
Down-filled parka with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treated shell
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Down dust and allergen exposure
Limited concern
Synthetic shell off-gassing (VOCs)
Limited concern
water-repellent coating typical risk; brand silent on PFAS details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bogner
Women's Ellya-T Jacket
polyester with water-repellent coating treatment, down insulation
PFAS
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Azo dyes in color fastness
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Bogner silent on PFAS; typical ski jacket water-repellent coating raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bogner
Men's Eason Ski Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Limited concern
Antimony in polyester fiber
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
Limited concern
Ski jacket with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bogner
Piaro Touring Jacket Men
Polyamide/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating (undisclosed chemistry)
High concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Polyamide degradation and microfiber release
Moderate concern
Premium ski jacket with unknown water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS disclosure lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
- 20Bogner Bogner Zila Insulated Ski Jacket Women's
- 20Oakley Oakley Men's Sub Temp RC Gore-Tex Jacket 2.0
- 20Oakley Oakley Men's Unbound Gore-Tex Shell Jacket 2.0
- 20Oakley Men Oakley Mthod Insulated Jacket
- 20Oakley Oakley Men's TC Channel Jacket
- 20Patagonia Patagonia Women's Snowdrifter Jacket
- 20Patagonia Patagonia Men's Snowdrifter Jacket
- 20Patagonia Patagonia Men's M10 Anorak
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