Easton · Sports Equipment Padding
Easton Power Pad
Unknown waterproofing treatment; brand silent on PFAS details.
This moisture-wicking athletic garment likely has a water-repellent coating finish. Easton discloses no PFAS information, leaving treatment chemistry unclear.
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Material
nylon/polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Easton Power Pad is made of, ingredients and materials
The Easton Power Pad is a nylon and polyester blend engineered for moisture-wicking in athletic wear. The synthetic fibers themselves are stable polymers with low leaching risk under normal wear. However, the moisture-wicking treatment applied to the fabric is not detailed by Easton, which is the core concern, water-repellent finishes on athletic textiles commonly use fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to function, though alternative non-fluorinated hydrophobic treatments exist.
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
Moisture-wicking treatments on athletic textiles frequently employ PFAS compounds; Easton's non-disclosure makes presence impossible to rule out. Contact with skin during prolonged wear could enable dermal absorption.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Polyester component may contain antimony trioxide as a polymerization catalyst. Modern polyester typically has minimal residual antimony, but non-migration testing data for this specific product is not publicly available.
Microfiber shedding during washing
Nylon-polyester blends shed microfibers during machine washing. While the hazard is environmental and not direct-exposure toxicity, repeated laundering will release synthetic particles; cold water and gentle cycles reduce shedding.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes (color fastness hazard)
No recalls or testing reports indicate azo dyes in Easton apparel. Standard nylon-polyester blends and major manufacturers typically screen for banned azo compounds, though independent verification is absent.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or shape-memory treatments are uncommon in modern athletic moisture-wicking pads; Easton does not market this product with such claims, so risk is low.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Easton is a major sporting goods manufacturer with no public PFAS disclosure policy or commitment to phasing out fluorinated finishes in their apparel. The company has not published transparency reports on chemical use in textiles. This silence is notable because competitors in the athletic wear space have begun disclosing or eliminating PFAS; Easton's lack of engagement suggests either unaddressed use or intentional non-disclosure.
How it compares in its category
Athletic moisture-wicking pads occupy a middle tier of chemical risk. Higher-end brands (Patagonia, Arc'teryx) explicitly state PFAS-free durable water repellency or use alternatives. Mass-market athletic brands often remain silent on treatment chemistry, making Easton typical rather than exceptional. The nylon-polyester blend itself is standard; the unknown finish is the differentiator.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cold water before first wear to remove any residual coating or treatment chemicals. Avoid dry-cleaning, which may mobilize or concentrate any PFAS present. Standard machine wash on gentle cycle is appropriate. Replace when elastic or seams degrade (typically 50-100 wears for athletic pads). If the product carries no PFAS-free label after purchase, request product specification sheets from the retailer to clarify the finish chemistry.
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
- Easton has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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