Atomic · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Atomic Men's Tour Jacket
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to fluorine-free.
Atomic's Tour Jacket is a synthetic ski jacket with durable water-resistant treatment. Atomic won't say whether the water-repellent coating uses PFAS or fluorine-free chemistry.
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Material
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorochemical-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Atomic Men's Tour Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Atomic Men's Tour Jacket uses a synthetic shell (likely polyester or nylon) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating coatings on ski jackets are almost always based on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) unless explicitly labeled otherwise. The shell itself poses minimal hazard, but the water-repellent coating is the concern, it sheds microparticles and leaches into sweat and moisture over the jacket's lifetime, especially during high-exertion use when body heat and perspiration are greatest.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Fluorochemical water-repellent coating finishes on synthetic ski jackets shed microparticles during wear and washing. Perspiration and body heat accelerate leaching of PFAS monomers into skin and the surrounding environment. This is a direct and repeated exposure pathway over the product's 3-5 year typical lifespan.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic shell fabrics and their dyes may contain formaldehyde as a fixing agent or residual monomer. While modern ski jackets rarely trigger formaldehyde contamination alarms, unbleached or heavily dyed synthetic shells can off-gas low levels, especially if stored in humid or warm conditions. Atomic does not provide test data for formaldehyde content.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Water-repellent coating coatings on synthetic jackets degrade over 3-5 years of use, producing small plastic and fluorinated particles that shed into washing water and potentially into skin contact areas. Atomic jackets are not exempt from this inevitable process; no special durability claims have been verified for this model.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in colored shell or lining
Azo dyes are restricted in EU textiles under REACH but remain common in North American ski gear. Atomic does not certify compliance with EU dye standards. Risk is low if dyes are stable, but higher if the jacket is stained, worn thin, or exposed to UV, which can break down azo bonds and release amines.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production often uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst. Antimony is a heavy metal that can leach in trace amounts from the fiber itself, particularly if the jacket is worn against bare skin or with high perspiration. Atomic does not disclose antimony levels or use of catalysts. Risk is generally low in intact fabric but rises if the shell is physically damaged or degraded.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Atomic (owned by Amer Sports) has not publicly disclosed the chemistry of its water-repellent coating finishes or committed to fluorine-free alternatives. The brand offers no certifications (such as OEKO-TEX, bluesign, or GOTS) that would signal chemical transparency. This silence is notable in a category where competitors like Arc'teryx and Patagonia have begun transitioning to or clearly labeling fluorine-free water-repellent coating systems, making Atomic's lack of stance a red flag for informed buyers.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream ski jacket brands still use conventional PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Atomic is not an outlier in that sense. However, premium and environmentally conscious competitors (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, some Salomon lines) now offer water-repellent coating options without fluorochemical treatment or with transparent sourcing, presenting alternatives with lower PFAS concern for the same price tier. Budget-focused brands sometimes use lower-fluorine or shorter-chain PFAS, but Atomic does not advertise either approach, leaving buyers in the dark.
If you buy it
If you proceed, avoid regular washing; hand rinse in cold water only and air dry to minimize water-repellent coating shedding and preserve the coating's integrity. Never dry clean (solvents can degrade the coating) or tumble dry. Inspect seams and high-stress areas (underarms, cuffs) annually; if the water-repellent coating visibly peels or flakes, the jacket should be retired rather than re-treated, as aftermarket water-repellent coating products often contain higher PFAS loads. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Atomic has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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