Kjus · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Kjus Women's Avalon Jacket
Skip unless Kjus discloses or verifies water-repellent coating chemistry or waterproof jackets use PFAS.
The Avalon is designed with water-repellent coating treatment to shed moisture, but Kjus doesn't say what water-repellent coating chemistry it uses. Most performance outerwear water-repellent coating finishes rely on fluorinated compounds historically.
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Material
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating treatment (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Kjus Women's Avalon Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Kjus Avalon Jacket is constructed from polyester and nylon with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the outer shell. water-repellent coating treatments historically relied on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to create the water-shedding effect, though some manufacturers have shifted to formulations not linked to PFAS in recent years. Kjus has not publicly disclosed whether this jacket uses PFAS-based or fluorine-free water-repellent coating chemistry. Polyester and nylon themselves are stable synthetics with low leaching risk under normal wear.
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.
water-repellent coating degradation and particle shedding
Over extended use, polyurethane-based or fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings can flake or shed microscopic particles, particularly in high-friction areas (collar, cuffs, seams). This is a wear-and-tear issue, not a defect, but no independent testing of the Avalon Jacket is publicly available.
PFAS
The water-repellent coating chemistry is unspecified by Kjus. Fluorinated water-repellent coating is the industry default for premium ski jackets and carries potential PFAS exposure through skin contact and washing. This hazard is graded separately at 20/100 safety; see PFAS verdict above.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester/nylon
No specific safety incidents or testing results are on public record for the Kjus Avalon Jacket. High-quality ski apparel typically uses restricted azo dyes, but Kjus does not disclose dye chemistry for this model.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-related complaints or test results are documented for this jacket. Premium ski apparel typically meets low-formaldehyde standards, but Kjus does not publicly certify this product against OEKO-TEX or similar.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony is used as a polyester catalyst but is not expected to leach during normal wear. No incidents specific to Kjus polyester jackets are recorded.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Kjus is a premium Swiss ski apparel brand known for high-performance technical wear, but the company has not issued public statements about PFAS use, chemical disclosure, or third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for this specific product line. No major recalls or safety controversies involving the Avalon Jacket are on public record. The brand's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is notable given industry awareness of PFAS concerns since the early 2010s.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in Kjus's price tier use conventional fluorinated water-repellent coating, which is standard but carries PFAS exposure risk. Some competitors (e.g., Patagonia, Arc'teryx) now label PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatments or provide chemical transparency; Kjus does not advertise either. For a premium ski jacket, the lack of publicly available material safety data is a weakness compared to leading environmental performers in the category.
If you buy it
Wear the jacket as intended for outdoor activities; the water-repellent coating will not release hazardous substances under normal body contact. The polyester/nylon blend is durable and does not require special washing beyond occasional gentle cleaning with cool water. Do not expose to heat sources (direct flame, hot irons, or high-temperature dryers) as synthetic coatings can degrade. If water-repellent coating performance declines after 2-3 years of heavy use, consider professional re-treatment or replacing the jacket rather than applying DIY sprays.
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
- Kjus has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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