Men's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm FIT ADV Jacket
ACG line uses water-repellent coating finishes; Nike silent on PFAS composition.
Nike's ACG Phantazma Storm jacket likely includes water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment, which may contain PFAS. Nike does not publicly disclose PFAS-free status or test results for this product.
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Material
synthetic textile with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Men's Nike ACG Phantazma FIT ADV Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Nike ACG Phantazma Storm uses a synthetic textile base (likely polyester or nylon blend) treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to shed water. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary vector for PFAS in outerwear; Nike has not disclosed whether this jacket uses fluorine-based or fluorine-free alternatives. The synthetic fiber itself carries lower chemical risk than the applied treatment layer.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
PFAS
Nike ACG line confirmed to use water-repellent coating finishes; brand provides no composition disclosure. Fluorinated repellents are industry standard and persist in body and environment after washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and nylon blends may contain trace formaldehyde from dye-setting or wrinkle-resistance finishes. Nike does not publish finish chemistry; levels in finished apparel are typically low if ventilation occurs before retail.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production may use antimony oxide as a catalyst. Finished garments retain minimal residual antimony and no health risk is established from wearing treated polyester, but migration in sweat is not well studied.
VOC off-gassing from synthetic finishes
Water-repellent coating and dye finishes can emit volatile compounds in first 1-2 weeks post-manufacture. Airing the jacket outdoors before first wear reduces initial off-gassing; no Nike-specific testing data available.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or testing data specific to Nike ACG dyes. Synthetic textiles in major brand athletic wear are generally screened for restricted azo dyes under REACH/ZDHC standards, though Nike does not disclose testing results publicly.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike has no published commitment to PFAS phase-out in apparel and remains silent on water-repellent coating chemistry across its technical line, including ACG. The brand does not provide material safety data sheets or supplier transparency for chemical treatments on consumer websites. Nike's sustainability messaging focuses on recycled content and carbon, not chemical hazard reduction.
How it compares in its category
Most technical outerwear at this price point (USD 150-300 range) uses conventional fluorinated water-repellent coating; fewer competitors disclose alternatives. Brands like Patagonia and Arc'teryx have begun transitioning to fluorine-free water-repellent coating on select lines, though availability remains limited. Nike's silence puts this jacket in the middle of the market for chemical transparency, neither best nor worst practice.
If you buy it
Wash sparingly (cold water, gentle cycle) to extend water-repellent coating and minimize potential PFAS leaching into wastewater; avoid heat drying. The water-repellent coating treatment degrades over 30-50 washes; re-treatment products often reintroduce PFAS. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat. Consider its lifespan; durability of the base fabric typically outlasts the water-repellent finish.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Nike has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Men's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm FIT ADV Jacket?
- polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish
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- Azo dyes and color fastness
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- nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water treatment
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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