Bogner · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Bogner Women's Ellya-T Jacket
Bogner silent on PFAS; typical ski jacket water-repellent coating raises concern.
This insulated jacket likely uses water-repellent treatment common in premium outerwear, which often contains PFAS. Bogner provides no public disclosure about PFAS avoidance or testing.
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Material
polyester with water-repellent coating treatment, down insulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Polyester ski jackets with water-repellent coating finishes typically contain fluorinated compounds unless explicitly labeled otherwise. Bogner's silence on treatment chemistry and lack of PFAS-free certification makes legacy PFAS probable for this model.
Source: ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles may undergo formaldehyde-based resin treatments for wrinkle resistance or durability enhancement. No formaldehyde violation is on record for Bogner, but pre-purchase testing data is unavailable. Risk is reduced by thorough initial laundering before wear.
Source: ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in color fastness
Dark-colored polyester jackets may use azo dyes that break down to carcinogenic amines. Bogner uses standard textile suppliers without published restricted substance lists. Concern is minor for outerwear with minimal skin contact but relevant for prolonged contact in warm conditions.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester is synthesized with antimony trioxide as a catalyst; trace residue can remain in finished fiber. Bogner does not disclose antimony levels. Dermal exposure risk is minimal for outerwear; risk increases if jacket is recycled into soft goods without proper cleaning.
Down contamination from shell chemicals
Down insulation can absorb PFAS and other coating chemicals from the polyester shell during manufacturing and storage. No specific testing of Bogner down contamination is public. Concern is highest during the first few wears before volatile compounds off-gas.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Ellya-T is polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish and down insulation. Polyester itself is chemically stable, but the water-repellent coating on ski jackets historically relies on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and oil resistance. Down insulation adds no inherent chemical hazard but can trap contaminants from the outer shell. The combination of synthetic shell plus water-shedding treatment is where chemical exposure risk concentrates.
The brand's record and disclosure
Bogner has not publicly disclosed water-repellent coating chemistry, treatment protocols, or commitment to PFAS-free methods for this product line. No major recalls or formaldehyde violations appear in public records for this specific model. The brand markets premium alpine wear but remains silent on fluorochemical phase-out, which is increasingly standard among competitors like Arc'teryx and Patagonia. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess whether they use legacy PFAS or newer alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Premium ski jackets from Bogner typically sit above fast-fashion alternatives in durability and construction quality, reducing premature shedding. However, Bogner lags behind competitors in public PFAS avoidance claims. Brands like Patagonia (H.P. 5.0 water-repellent coating) and some Arc'teryx lines explicitly market PFAS-free water repellency. The Ellya-T's silent stance puts it in a middle zone: better made than budget jackets but less transparent on chemical inputs than leading sustainability-focused competitors.
If you buy it
Minimize laundering to reduce water-repellent coating reapplication frequency and associated chemical exposure. Hand wash in cool water with minimal detergent when necessary; avoid dry cleaning and machine washing, which accelerate coating wear and require more frequent retreatment. Replace or have professionally retreated only if water beading noticeably fails, not preemptively. Hang dry away from heat sources; never tumble dry, as heat can mobilize compounds in coatings.
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
- Bogner has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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