Cannondale BLAZE PLUS JACKET Black - 2M350/BLK Small

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.

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Synthetic fabric blends often contain formaldehyde-based finishing resins for wrinkle resistance or sizing. Cannondale does not disclose resin type; residual formaldehyde is not regulated in finished apparel in most markets, though repeated washing typically reduces exposure over time.

Azo dyes in black colorant

Black synthetic fabrics commonly use azo dyes, some of which break down into banned aromatic amines. EU regulations restrict these, but the US has no equivalent restriction. No recall or test data on record for this specific Cannondale product, but the hazard class is routine in dark-colored synthetic apparel.

water-repellent coating degradation and leachables

Fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings are documented to leach during washing, especially in the first few washes. Since Cannondale does not disclose its water-repellent coating chemistry, you cannot assess whether this jacket uses legacy fluorinated chemistry or newer alternatives; this is a key information gap.

Synthetic microfiber shedding

Synthetic fabric blends shed microfibers during wear and washing. The jacket's coating may accelerate this by creating a brittle surface layer as it degrades. No product-specific data, but typical for synthetic outerwear.

Heavy metals

Cannondale apparel is not known to have been tested or flagged for heavy metal contamination in dyes or pigments. Synthetic textiles are lower risk than ceramics, but no active certification program from the brand rules out this hazard class entirely.