Easton · Sports Equipment Padding
Easton Stealth RS II Hockey Shoulder Pads
Unknown moisture treatment; no PFAS disclosure from Easton.
Hockey pads likely contain water-repellent coating or moisture-resistant coatings, which often include PFAS, but Easton provides no material transparency or independent testing data.
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Material
Foam, mesh, nylon with moisture-resistant/waterproof coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Easton Stealth RS II Hockey Shoulder Pads is made of, ingredients and materials
Easton Stealth RS II shoulder pads use closed-cell foam (likely polyethylene or EVA) as the impact-absorbing core, wrapped in nylon mesh facing with a moisture-resistant or waterproof outer coating. The mesh allows ventilation and sweat management, reducing skin irritation and fungal growth risk compared to fully sealed designs. The critical unknown is the chemistry of that water-resistant treatment, it may contain PFAS (fluorochemical repellents), silicone-based hydrophobes, or non-fluorinated alternatives, but Easton has not disclosed which.
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
Waterproof/moisture-resistant finish is likely a fluorochemical or unknown hydrophobe; Easton has not disclosed. PFAS fluorinated coatings are common in water-repellent apparel but not mandatory in hockey gear, so non-PFAS alternatives exist.
Source, ATSDR ↗Foam degradation and microparticle shedding
Closed-cell foam (EVA or PE) breaks down under UV and repeated compression over 2-3 years, shedding tiny particles into sweat and skin. This is normal wear, not a manufacturing defect, but replaced pads should be managed as plastic waste.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon fabric itself does not require formaldehyde; adhesives joining foam to mesh could contain formaldehyde releasers. No recalls or tests found for Stealth RS II. Risk is low if ventilated.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Easton Stealth RS II uses standard synthetic dyes on polyester/nylon mesh. No public testing or restricted substance flags recorded for this model. Risk is typical for mass-produced athletic wear.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in nylon polyester
If nylon mesh contains polyester (common in blends), antimony trioxide may be present as a catalyst residue in trace amounts. Easton does not disclose fiber composition percentages. Skin contact risk is very low for residual antimony.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Easton (owned by Clarus Corporation) does not publicly disclose PFAS use, chemical composition, or compliance with OEKO-TEX or similar textile safety standards for its protective gear. The brand has no known major safety recalls specific to shoulder pads toxicology. Easton markets products for youth and professional athletes but remains silent on flame retardants, dye chemistry, and coating treatments, which is a significant transparency gap for a worn-against-skin product.
How it compares in its category
Most hockey shoulder pads in this performance tier (mid-to-premium) use similar foam-nylon-coated construction; Easton Stealth is standard, not outlier. Alternatives like Bauer, CCM, and TRUE also do not voluntarily disclose PFAS or detailed coating chemistry, making this category-wide a concern. Premium eco-focused brands (e.g., HEXON) are rarer and often cost 30-50% more. On durability and impact protection, Easton Stealth RS II is well-regarded with no known structural safety issues.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with mild detergent after heavy use to reduce microbial buildup in foam and extend coating life; avoid machine drying and direct heat. Replace straps or padding if foam flattens (typically 2-3 years of regular play) or if coating cracks, which can expose foam and reduce impact protection. Avoid prolonged chlorine or salt exposure (pool/beach hockey), as this degrades nylon and coating faster. Store in a well-ventilated space to prevent odor and mildew in the foam.
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
- Easton has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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