Endura Men's Jacket Hummvee Waterproof Hooded
Waterproof coating chemistry is not stated, limiting visibility into PFAS concern.
This polyester cycling jacket has a waterproof coating, but Endura does not disclose the coating's chemistry. water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS, and the brand has no public PFAS statement on record for this product.
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Material
Polyester with waterproof coating, unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Endura Men's Jacket Hummvee Waterproof is made of, ingredients and materials
The Hummvee is polyester with an unspecified waterproof coating, almost certainly a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment. Polyester itself is chemically inert once cured, but the coating chemistry is the concern. Endura does not publicly disclose whether their waterproof coatings use fluorocarbon chemistry (PFAS) or non-fluorinated alternatives; industry practice for performance cycling wear typically defaults to fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating, which does not break down easily in the environment or body.
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.
Coating particulate degradation and inhalation
Polyester with waterproof coating can shed microscopic particles when worn under friction or during washing. If coating is fluorocarbon-based, inhalation of fine particles during machine wash or dry cleaning carries theoretical exposure risk; hand washing mitigates this.
Waterproof coating leaching during wear and laundering
Fluorocarbon water-repellent coating coatings migrate to water and skin, particularly during washing or high-perspiration activity. Endura's silence on chemistry prevents assessment of whether newer low-migration formulations are used; assume standard PFAS-based water-repellent coating unless specified otherwise.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester
No specific recalls or testing data for Endura Hummvee dyes on record. Polyester-dyed textiles can contain azo compounds, some of which reduce to aromatic amines; risk is low for exterior wear with minimal skin contact, but standard for the category.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public data on formaldehyde use in Endura finishing processes. Polyester apparel may include formaldehyde-based resins for shape retention or anti-microbial treatments; none documented for this model.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst; finished garments retain residual levels typically below regulatory concern. No brand-specific testing available; risk is low for exterior wear with standard care.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Endura is a UK-based cycling apparel company with no public sustainability statement or chemical transparency policy on file regarding water-repellent coating treatments or PFAS. The brand has not committed to PFAS phase-out or published restricted substance lists. This silence is common in mid-market outdoor wear but represents a disclosure gap that makes independent verification of coating chemistry impossible for consumers.
How it compares in its category
Most waterproof hooded jackets in the cycling category use either PFAS-based water-repellent coating (standard, durable) or paraffin/wax-based alternatives (lower performance, requires reapplication). Brands like Patagonia and some Arc'teryx lines now offer fluorocarbon-free options, though at premium price. The Hummvee sits in the mainstream segment where PFAS-based coating is the default expectation unless otherwise stated.
If you buy it
Wash by hand in cool water with mild detergent; avoid machine washing and hot water, which can strip coating and release particulates. Do not dry clean or tumble dry. Re-proof the water-repellent coating annually with commercial spray treatments (which may also contain PFAS, so check labels). Replace when water no longer beads on the shell, typically after 3-5 years of regular use. Minimize direct prolonged skin contact during high-sweat activity to reduce dermal uptake of any coating migration.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Endura has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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