Mammut · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Mammut Eiger Free Pro HS Hooded Jacket Men
Higher PFAS risk due to waterproof coating. Mammut does not disclose.
Eiger Free Pro uses polyester ripstop with waterproof water-repellent coating. Mammut provides no disclosure of which water-repellent coating chemistry is used on this model.
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Material
Polyester ripstop outer with waterproof water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Mammut Eiger Free Pro HS Hooded Jacket Men is made of, ingredients and materials
The Eiger Free Pro uses a polyester ripstop outer layer bonded to a waterproof membrane with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. The ripstop construction itself (polyester nylon weave) poses no inherent chemical hazard. The water-repellent coating is the concern, Mammut does not publicly specify whether they use PFAS-based or PFAS-free water repellency, which is standard practice for performance outerwear brands at this price point. Polyester fibers themselves do not shed microplastics under normal wear, and the jacket is not designed for heating that would trigger polymer degradation.
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
Undisclosed waterproof finish on polyester ripstop almost certainly contains PFAS or related compounds; manufacturer silence suggests legacy chemistry without transition to alternatives.
Source, ATSDR ↗water-repellent coating degradation and re-exposure
As water-repellent coating wears, microfibrils of the underlying polyester may become exposed if the coating fragments; this poses no acute hazard but may accelerate water absorption and reduce jacket lifespan.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence that Mammut uses formaldehyde-releasing resins in ripstop or seam taping. Standard polyester fabric does not require formaldehyde for water resistance.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in color fastness
Polyester ripstop typically uses reactive or disperse dyes; no public evidence of restricted azo dye use in Mammut products. Color migration to skin is minimal for outerwear.
Heavy metals
Polyester production does not inherently require antimony catalysts in finished fabric; no recalls or testing evidence for this jacket.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mammut is a well-established Swiss outerwear manufacturer owned by Dalian Highsee Group, but does not publish a public chemical disclosure policy or restricted substance list comparable to brands like Arc'teryx or The North Face. The company has not issued statements on PFAS phase-out timelines or alternative water-repellent coating options. This silence is notable in a category where competitors increasingly market PFAS-free certifications. No recalls or chemical controversies specific to Mammut jackets have been documented in public record.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in this performance tier (Salomon, Helly Hansen, Patagonia, Arc'teryx) either disclose PFAS-free water-repellent coating or commit to phase-out dates. Mammut's lack of transparency places it in a middling position, better than budget brands that actively use PFAS, but behind market leaders who have made commitments. Ripstop polyester construction is standard and poses no comparative advantage or disadvantage for chemical safety. The jacket's insulation system and breathability are not dependent on chemical treatments.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with non-fluorinated detergent and avoid heat drying, which could stress seams and any surface coatings over time. water-repellent coating performance naturally degrades after 50-80 washes; reapply non-PFAS products if you choose to extend the jacket's water resistance (brands like Grangers offer PFAS-free options). Store in a breathable bag and avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which degrades polyester over years. Do not assume the water-repellent coating is food-safe or suitable for contact with skin for extended periods, though ski jacket use poses minimal exposure risk.
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
- Mammut has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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