Granger's · Fabric Stain Guard Sprays
Grangers Clothing Repel 300ml
Avoid until the brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry.
This water-repellent coating treatment spray lacks brand disclosure of chemical formulation or PFAS status. Historically, most fabric water-repellent coating products use PFAS-based chemistry.
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Material
water-repellent coating-treated fabric coating (proprietary formula)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Grangers Clothing Repel 300ml is made of, ingredients and materials
Granger's Repel 300ml is an aerosol water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) spray designed to treat outdoor fabrics and textiles. The active ingredient is a proprietary water-repellent coating, almost certainly fluorocarbon-based (PFAS chemistry), though the brand does not publicly disclose the specific compound or concentration. water-repellent coating coatings work by creating a hydrophobic layer on fibers; the concern is both the active ingredient itself and any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during application.
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.
Inhalation exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and propellants
Aerosol water-repellent coating sprays release propellant gases and solvent VOCs during application. No specific safety data sheet disclosures are readily available for Granger's formulation; the risk is typical for spray-applied coatings but varies with ventilation and application duration.
Residual coating contact with skin or mucous membranes
Water-repellent coating-treated textiles that contact skin before full cure can transfer unpolymerized fluorochemicals or solvent residues. Risk is low if treated garments are fully dried before wear, but undisclosed formulation details make complete assessment impossible.
Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation via textile shedding
PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings degrade over time and release PFAS monomers into washing water and the environment. This is a documented pathway for PFAS contamination; Granger's silence on alternatives means this product likely contributes to the issue.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde or azo-dye content is typical for fabric water-repellent sprays (these are coating products, not fabric treatments). Hazard not flagged for this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Water-repellent coating sprays are not formulated as flame retardants. No evidence suggests Granger's Repel 300ml contains added FR chemicals, though the undisclosed formula cannot be ruled out entirely.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Granger's is a UK heritage brand known for outdoor fabric care and has not publicly committed to phasing out PFAS-based DWRs or disclosed the chemistry of Repel products. The brand has not released statements on PFAS alternatives or third-party certifications (such as BlueSign or OEKO-TEX) for this product line. No major recalls or health controversies specific to Granger's spray products are on record, but the silence on fluorochemistry is a material transparency gap in an era when competitors increasingly disclose or transition to PFAS alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Fabric water-repellent coating sprays typically fall into three camps, legacy fluorocarbon-based (Granger's, Scotchgard), newer short-chain Teflon-family coating (marketed with lower concern but still PFAS), and non-fluorine alternatives (wax-based, silicon-based, or bio-based). Granger's Repel 300ml sits squarely in the undisclosed fluorocarbon category; competitors like Nikwax offer documented silicone-based water-repellent coating sprays that avoid PFAS entirely. If PFAS exposure is a concern, non-fluorine water-repellent coating sprays are available but may require more frequent reapplication.
If you buy it
Apply only in well-ventilated outdoor areas or with respiratory protection to minimize inhalation of propellant and VOC vapor. Use on dry fabric before the first wear season; reapply annually or after heavy laundering. Do not spray near food, skin, or indoor living areas, and allow treated items to dry completely before contact with skin or mouth. Consider this a short-term solution until the brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; reassess annually as PFAS-free alternatives mature.
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
- Granger's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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