Kjus Women's Eclipse Pro Jacket

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.

Azo dyes and synthetic colorants

The Eclipse Pro is available in multiple dark and neutral colors. Polyamide readily accepts azo dyes, which can release carcinogenic amines under specific conditions (high heat, sweat pH, bacterial degradation). Risk is low during normal wear but is typical across the ski jacket category unless certifications (like Oeko-Tex) are present; Kjus does not highlight such certifications for this model.

Microplastics

All synthetic jackets shed microfibers during washing and wear. Polyamide jackets typically shed more than many alternatives. Use a wash bag, minimize laundering, and avoid machine drying to reduce fiber loss into waterways, though complete prevention is not feasible with this material class.

water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication exposure

As water-repellent coating wears over 2-3 years, water repellency declines and users typically reapply commercial water-repellent coating products (many still PFAS-based). This creates a secondary exposure pathway if Kjus does not recommend or facilitate fluorine-free reapplication options. Kjus care instructions do not address this transition point.

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Polyamide does not typically require formaldehyde-based resins for finishing. No public reports or testing data indicate formaldehyde contamination in Kjus technical jackets, though low-level residual formaldehyde from pre-treatment is theoretically possible in any synthetic textile.

Flame retardants

The Eclipse Pro uses polyamide shell fabric with unspecified insulation (likely synthetic or down). If synthetic insulation is present, brominated or halogenated flame retardants are possible but not confirmed. Kjus does not publicly disclose flame retardant chemistry; down-insulated alternatives or documented FR-free synthetics would provide clarity.