Flylow · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Flylow Men's Quantum Pro Jacket
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free standards.
Flylow jackets with waterproof-breathable shells almost certainly use water-repellent coating coatings, a category historically dominated by legacy PFAS. The brand makes no public disclosure of PFAS status or commitment to PFAS-free alternatives.
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Material
Synthetic shell (likely polyester/nylon) with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Flylow Men's Quantum Pro Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
Flylow Quantum Pro uses a synthetic shell (polyester or nylon blend) coated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating finishes on outerwear have historically relied on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to achieve water and oil repellency. The jacket's shell itself is unlikely to leach monomers under normal use, but the water-repellent coating can degrade and shed microparticles, particularly with washing and abrasion, releasing fluorinated residues into the environment and potentially your skin.
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
Ski jacket water-repellent coating finishes are among the highest-PFAS-load garment applications. Dope's silent stance and lack of fluorine-free certification strongly suggest traditional perfluorocarbon-based chemistry, which leaches during wear and washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic fabric
Polyester and nylon shells may be dyed with azo dyes, some of which break down into carcinogenic amines. No OEKO-TEX or Bluesign certification on record limits confidence that restricted azo dyes are excluded.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic fabric finishing and water-repellent coating resins may contain formaldehyde-releasing biocides or crosslinkers. Brand does not disclose finish chemistry, so residual formaldehyde levels are unknown.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic shedding from synthetic shell and coating
Polyester/nylon garments shed microfibers during washing and wear; water-repellent coating coatings degrade into microparticles. Washing this jacket contributes to aquatic microplastic pollution and potential inhalation of fibers during aggressive abrasion.
VOC off-gassing from synthetic materials and adhesives
New synthetic jackets may emit volatile organics (solvents, unreacted monomers) in the first weeks of use, particularly if stored in warm conditions. Brand does not disclose adhesive or laminate chemistry, so off-gas profile is uncharacterized.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dope has not publicly committed to PFAS-free standards or disclosed the specific chemistry of their water-repellent coating treatments. No third-party certifications (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX, or equivalent) are on record for this model. The brand's silence on water-repellent chemistry is a significant transparency gap in an industry where competitors like Patagonia and Arc'teryx have begun disclosing fluorinated vs. fluorine-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Mid-range ski jackets commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, making this product typical rather than exceptional. However, leading brands now offer polyether or paraffin-based water-repellent coating alternatives with similar performance and lower PFAS burden. Jackets with third-party certifications or explicit PFAS-free claims are available at comparable price points, making Dope's opaque approach a competitive liability rather than a cost necessity.
If you buy it
Minimize washing; rinse with plain water only and air-dry to slow water-repellent coating degradation and limit fluorinated runoff. Avoid machine washing and hot water, which accelerate coating breakdown. Do not dry clean, as solvents degrade synthetic coatings and may mobilize PFAS. Replace the jacket when water-repellent coating visibly fails (water beads poorly) rather than attempting re-treatment, since aftermarket water-repellent coating sprays often contain higher PFAS concentrations.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Flylow has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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