Women's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm-FIT ADV Jacket
Storm-FIT water-repellent coating on this jacket raises PFAS concern without brand disclosure.
The polyester nylon blend jacket has a Storm-FIT water-repellent coating. water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. Nike has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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Material
Polyester nylon blend with Storm-FIT water-repellent coating
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Women's Nike ACG Phantazma ADV Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is a polyester-nylon blend with Storm-FIT water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating. The water-repellent coating finish is the critical safety concern, these coatings are conventionally PFAS-based (fluorinated compounds that bond to fabric to create water-beading). The base polyester-nylon weave itself is chemically stable, but the applied coating is where chemical leaching and skin contact risks concentrate. Storm-FIT is Nike's proprietary technology; independent testing of its exact fluorine-free status is not publicly available.
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.
Flame retardants
Storm-FIT water-repellent coating is not publicly disclosed as PFAS-free. Most polyester athletic apparel water-repellent coating finishes remain fluorinated; degradation or wash-out may release these compounds over the jacket's lifetime.
Source, EPA ↗Azo dyes and colorfast stability
Polyester-nylon blends are routinely dyed with azo dyes, some of which can release aromatic amines if degraded by perspiration or washing. No specific violation is recorded for Nike, but the hazard is inherent to synthetic textile dyeing.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-repellent and wrinkle-resistant finishes on synthetic blends sometimes include formaldehyde-releasing resins. Nike's process documentation is not publicly available, so residual formaldehyde cannot be ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding during laundering
Polyester-nylon garments shed microplastics with each wash. While not a direct toxicity hazard to the wearer, this is an environmental and secondary ingestion concern relevant to outdoor apparel categories.
Brand disclosure transparency and third-party verification gaps
Nike's refusal to specify whether Storm-FIT is PFAS-free or to pursue OEKO-TEX certification for this product line prevents independent safety validation. Purchasing commits you to an unverified chemical profile.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Nike has not published detailed chemical composition data or third-party certifications (like OEKO-TEX or bluesign) for Storm-FIT products. The company has faced criticism for opacity on water-repellent coating chemistry across its apparel lines. While Nike committed to phasing PFAS by 2025 in some product categories, this commitment does not cover all garments, and verification mechanisms remain limited. No recall or known contamination event has been publicly documented for this specific model.
How it compares in its category
Performance outdoor jackets in this price range typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating or proprietary fluorinated treatments. Some competitors (Arc'teryx, Patagonia on select lines) now disclose PFAS-free or fluorine-free water-repellent coating options, though at premium cost. Nike's lack of transparency on Storm-FIT chemistry places this jacket below brands that publish full composition data or certifications. Most alternative water-repellent coating jackets still contain PFAS; options without a material linked to PFAS are rare in water-repellent apparel.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cold water; avoid machine drying (heat can accelerate coating breakdown and potential leaching). Do not apply additional water-repellent coating treatments, as layering fluorinated products increases exposure. Replace the jacket if the water-repellent coating visibly peels, flakes, or loses water-beading ability, as degraded coatings may release trapped chemicals. Minimize extended skin contact if you have known sensitivity to fluorinated compounds or fragmented azo dyes sometimes present in synthetic textiles.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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 Women's Nike ACG Phantazma Storm-FIT ADV Jacket?
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