Patagonia Men's R2 Yulex Regulator Front-Zip Full Wetsuit
Lower concern; Yulex is a synthetic rubber alternative without known PFAS use, but water-repellent coating unverified.
Patagonia's R2 Yulex uses a PFAS-free synthetic rubber base material, a positive design choice. However, Patagonia does not disclose whether any water-repellent coatings on the exterior contain PFAS.
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Material
Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Patagonia has made none
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