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Mammut Men's Mammut Outdoor HS Hooded Jacket
Skip or contact Mammut directly. water-repellent coating-treated jacket with no PFAS disclosure.
HS Hooded Jacket uses nylon with water-repellent coating. Brand does not disclose whether PFAS-free chemistry was used.
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Material
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Mammut Men's Mammut Outdoor HS Hooded is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket uses nylon as its primary shell fabric, which is durable and lightweight but requires a water-repellent finish to function in wet snow. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating is the critical unknown here, modern DWRs are often fluorocarbon-based (PFAS-containing) or non-fluorinated alternatives like wax or polysiloxane blends. Mammut has not publicly specified which type they use on this model. Nylon itself is chemically stable and does not leach into skin under normal wear, but the coating is where chemical risk concentrates.
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 composition (fluorocarbon vs. fluorocarbon-free)
Mammut does not disclose whether this jacket uses PFAS-based or PFAS-free water-repellent coating. If fluorocarbon-based, microscopic coating particles can shed during wear and laundering, though dermal absorption is not established as a health route. Fluorocarbon-free alternatives exist but Mammut has not confirmed use.
Coating degradation and shedding over time
All water-repellent coating coatings (fluorocarbon or otherwise) degrade with washing and use, typically losing water-repellency after 20-50 wash cycles depending on quality and care. Shed particles are not classified as health hazards, but loss of water-repellent coating function can lead to saturation, reduced breathability, and potential mold growth if jacket is stored damp.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recalls or reported issues of formaldehyde-based finishes on Mammut ski jackets are on record. Nylon as a synthetic fiber does not inherently require formaldehyde curing, though some dyes or adhesives in seam tape or lining could theoretically contain formaldehyde releasers. Off-gassing from new apparel is typically minimal after first wash.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in nylon shell or trim
Mammut sources from European manufacturers with EU textile regulations, which restrict carcinogenic azo dyes. No safety alerts exist for Mammut outerwear on this front. Black or dark nylon shells carry slightly higher theoretical risk if non-compliant dyes are used, but brand production standards mitigate this.
Seam sealing adhesives and tape materials
Most modern ski jackets, including Mammut's, use polyurethane or PES seam tape sealed with hot-melt adhesive. These do not off-gas significantly after manufacturing cure. No specific safety issues are documented for this jacket model.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mammut is a major outdoor apparel brand owned by Zurich-headquartered Mammut Sports Group AG. The brand has not made a public commitment to PFAS phase-out or full transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry across its product line, which is notably different from competitors like Patagonia (strong PFAS disclosure) or Arc'teryx (PFAS-free certifications on select lines). Mammut does not list PFAS-free claims on this specific hooded jacket. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this model.
How it compares in its category
Ski jackets in this price and performance tier typically use either PFAS-containing water-repellent coating (industry standard, most durable) or marketed PFAS-free alternatives (increasingly common from premium brands). Mammut's silence on water-repellent coating type is a competitive weakness; Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and The North Face all offer HS-equivalent jackets with explicit water-repellent coating claims (fluorocarbon-free or PFC-free). This Mammut model is not distinguished by transparency, though its nylon construction and sealing are standard for the category.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cool water with mild detergent; avoid heavy machine agitation and high heat (tumble dry low or air dry only). Do not dry-clean, as solvents can degrade nylon and water-repellent coating coatings. water-repellent coating coatings degrade over 2-3 years of frequent use; reapplication products (fluorocarbon-free options exist) can extend life. Contact Mammut customer service directly to confirm water-repellent coating chemistry before purchase if PFAS avoidance is a priority for your household.
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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