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Bogner Men's Eason Ski Jacket
Ski jacket with water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand
Bogner does not publicly disclose PFAS or water-repellent coating chemistry for this jacket. Ski jackets typically use water-repellent treatments, often PFAS-based, but brand transparency is absent here.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Bogner Men's Eason Ski Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Eason jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the fabric surface. water-repellent coating coatings historically relied on PFAS compounds (fluorocarbons) to achieve water shedding, though some manufacturers now use alternatives not linked to PFAS; Bogner has not publicly specified which type this jacket uses. Polyester itself is stable under normal wear, but the water-repellent coating is the chemical concern here, particularly if it sheds or degrades with washing and use.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Water-repellent coating on polyester ski jackets traditionally uses fluorocarbon (PFAS-based) compounds. Bogner has not disclosed whether this jacket uses legacy or PFAS-free water-repellent coating, so the specific chemical hazard profile is unclear from publicly available information.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes involves antimony as a catalyst. At standard clothing levels, skin exposure is minimal; however, degraded or damaged fibers could theoretically increase exposure. This is a general polyester concern, not specific to Bogner's sourcing.
Microplastic shedding from coating degradation
As water-repellent coating wears or flakes with use and washing, small synthetic particles may shed into wash water and the environment. This is a general risk for all coated synthetic jackets and intensifies if the coating is damaged or re-treated improperly.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Bogner is a European premium brand subject to REACH and EU textile regulations, which restrict certain azo dyes. No specific recall or contamination reported for this product; polyester dyes are generally lower risk than natural fiber alternatives if manufacturer complies with standards.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resistant finishes are typical on ski jackets. Polyester does not normally require formaldehyde resins. Not identified as a concern for this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bogner is a premium alpine sports brand with no published chemical disclosure policy or PFAS commitment on record. The company has not issued statements about water-repellent coating chemistry in its products or phased reduction timelines. This silence is notable given that major outdoor competitors (Patagonia, Arc'teryx) have adopted alternatives not linked to PFAS or made transparent chemical pledges. Without direct communication from Bogner, the specific water-repellent coating formulation in this jacket cannot be verified.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in this price tier use water-repellent coating coatings, but leading competitors increasingly market PFAS-free versions or provide chemical transparency. Bogner's lack of public commitment puts this jacket in a middling position, it is not exceptional for safety disclosure, though nor is it alone in the market. Budget alternatives sometimes omit water-repellent coating entirely (trading water resistance for lower chemical risk), while premium eco-focused brands explicitly use fluorocarbon-free coatings.
If you buy it
Wash in cold water with mild detergent and avoid dry cleaning, which can damage the water-repellent coating layer and release coating particles. Limit washing frequency to preserve the water-repellent coating; spot-clean when possible. If water beading noticeably decreases after 1-2 seasons, the coating has degraded and should not be re-treated at home with spray-on water-repellent coating products (further chemical exposure). Consider contacting Bogner directly to request water-repellent coating formulation details before purchase if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bogner has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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