Cannondale · Cycling Rain Jackets
Cannondale IMPERMEABILE PINNACLE JACKET
Skip until Cannondale discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
Cannondale does not publicly disclose PFAS status or water-repellent coating treatment chemicals for this jacket. Waterproof apparel typically uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating, posing elevated risk without brand transparency or third-party verification.
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Material
Synthetic fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Cannondale IMPERMEABILE PINNACLE JACKET is made of, ingredients and materials
The Cannondale Impermeabile Pinnacle uses a synthetic fabric base (likely polyester or nylon blend) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the surface. water-repellent coating treatments are the primary PFAS exposure vector in modern technical jackets; the specific chemistry is undisclosed by Cannondale. Synthetic fiber itself poses minimal acute risk, but the water-repellent coating's composition determines whether PFAS, fluorine-free alternatives, or older perfluorocarbon chains are present.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic textiles often receive formaldehyde-based resin treatments for wrinkle resistance or dimensional stability. No specific recall or disclosure exists for Cannondale jackets, but the material class carries this risk if not certified formaldehyde-free.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
All polyester/nylon garments shed microfibers during washing and wear. This is not specific to Cannondale but is inherent to synthetic fabric and increases with washing frequency and mechanical stress.
water-repellent coating durability and degradation
Water-repellent coating coatings naturally degrade over time, washing, and UV exposure. Once degraded, water-resistance fails but coating particles may persist in fabric; re-treatment is common but effectiveness depends on original PFAS or fluorine-free formulation used.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Modern technical fabrics typically use high-performance disperse dyes; azo dyes are less common but possible in lower-tier colorants. No known contamination reports for Cannondale Pinnacle model.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Cannondale has not published transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry or committed to eliminating PFAS-based treatments as of available public records. The brand does not appear on lists of companies with established fluorine-free or PFAS-elimination commitments (such as Bluesign or similar certifications). This silence is typical of mid-tier outdoor brands but represents a material gap compared to competitors like Patagonia and Arc'teryx, which have disclosed movement away from long-chain PFAS.
How it compares in its category
Technical cycling jackets universally use water-repellent coating finishes; the hazard tier is nearly identical across brands unless disclosed as PFAS-free or certified. Cannondale's lack of transparency places it in the middle-risk segment, not worst-in-class but offering no assurance against PFAS exposure. Premium brands increasingly offer labeled PFAS-free alternatives; budget options rarely disclose at all.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently in cool water with minimal detergent to extend water-repellent coating life and reduce fabric microfiber shedding. Avoid machine drying, which can degrade synthetic fibers and concentrate any surface contaminants. Do not store near heat sources or direct sunlight for extended periods. Replace the jacket if water-repellent coating visibly fails (water beads no longer form) or after 5-7 years of regular use, as coating degradation over time is expected.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Cannondale has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Cannondale IMPERMEABILE PINNACLE JACKET?
- polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Azo dyes and color fastness
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- nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water treatment
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- PFAS
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- water-repellent coating chemistry opacity (fluorinated vs. non-fluorinated)
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