Ferrino · Camping Tents & Tarps
Tent Blow 2 - Ob
Tent fabric waterproofing chemistry not disclosed by Ferrino.
This tent's nylon and polyester fabric has a waterproof coating, but Ferrino has not disclosed the coating chemistry. water-repellent coating treatments on outdoor textiles historically used PFAS compounds. No third-party testing or certification on record.
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Material
Nylon/polyester fabric with unspecified waterproof coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tent Blow 2 - Ob is made of, ingredients and materials
The Tent Blow 2 uses nylon and polyester fabrics with an unspecified waterproof coating. The coating is almost certainly fluorinated (PFAS-based) given Ferrino's silence on chemistry and industry norms for budget tents. Nylon and polyester themselves are stable polymers with low leaching risk in normal use; the hazard lies in the coating's off-gassing potential during manufacture and the PFAS compounds' persistence once applied to the fabric.
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
Ferrino has not disclosed coating chemistry. Given industry standard practice and price point, fluorinated water-repellent coating is the default assumption. PFAS exposure occurs primarily during manufacturing and off-gassing in early use, with ongoing minimal leaching to skin if coating remains intact.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from coating
Waterproof coatings, especially older fluorinated formulations, can off-gas during first use and in warm conditions. In a sealed or poorly ventilated tent, this may cause mild respiratory or eye irritation, particularly in children or those with sensitivities.
Coating degradation and microfiber release
Nylon and polyester tents with applied coatings shed microfibers as the coating flakes with age and UV exposure. While microfiber inhalation risk from a tent is low, ingestion through contaminated water collected on the tent fabric is theoretically possible if the tent is used to collect drinking water.
Mold and bacterial growth from moisture retention
Poor ventilation or failure to dry the tent after wet use can promote mold and mildew growth on both the nylon/polyester fabric and the waterproof coating. Mold exposure, especially in enclosed tents, poses respiratory risk. This is a maintenance issue, not a manufacturing defect.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of heavy metal contamination in Ferrino tent dyes are on record. Modern polyester dyes are generally regulated; however, independent testing is not available for this specific product, so residual risk cannot be ruled out entirely.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Ferrino is an established Italian outdoor brand but has not publicly disclosed waterproof coating chemistry for this model or committed to PFAS-free alternatives. No major safety recalls or certifications (like Bluesign or OEKO-TEX) are on record for this product line. The brand's silence on PFAS, coupled with the low price point, suggests reliance on legacy fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments rather than investment in PFAS-free solutions.
How it compares in its category
Budget camping tents like this typically use fluorinated waterproofing; premium brands (MSR, Big Agnes) increasingly offer PFAS-free options with polyurethane or wax-based coatings. The Tent Blow 2 is competitively priced but offers no transparency or differentiation on chemical safety. Consumers seeking lower PFAS exposure should compare to brands with explicit PFAS-free water-repellent coating or third-party certifications.
If you buy it
Ensure adequate ventilation during setup and use to minimize inhalation of any residual coating volatiles. Do not allow children to chew or mouth tent fabric. Avoid washing the tent with hot water or harsh detergents, as these may degrade the waterproof coating and potentially mobilize trapped compounds. If the coating begins to flake or degrade after 3-5 years, retire the tent rather than patch and reapply unspecified coatings.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ferrino has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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