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Phenix Men's Honda Touring Limited Edition Jacket - Navy
Skip or contact Phenix directly. No PFAS transparency on this limited-edition jacket.
This Honda-branded Phenix jacket is a polyester outerwear item with water-repellent treatment, a common application for PFAS-containing water-repellent coating coatings. Phenix provides no public disclosure about PFAS use, avoidance, or third-party testing.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Phenix Men's Honda Touring Limited is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, a standard construction for ski outerwear. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic and does not leach chemicals under normal wear. However, the water-repellent coating is where PFAS contamination occurs in many jackets, manufacturers apply fluorinated compounds to repel water, and these persist in the environment and in human blood. Phenix has not publicly disclosed the specific water-repellent coating chemistry used in this limited-edition model.
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
Water-repellent coating coatings on polyester jackets commonly contain fluorinated compounds; Phenix has not disclosed the specific chemistry. PFAS accumulates in blood and environment and is linked to thyroid, immune, and liver effects in long-term exposure.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester polymer
Some polyester production uses antimony trioxide as a catalyst; trace residues may remain in the fiber. Antimony is a potential skin irritant at high concentrations, but polyester garments typically retain minimal amounts. Risk is low for external wear, higher if garment is chewed or ingested.
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
As the water-repellent coating wears off, owners often reapply commercial water-repellent coating products, many of which still contain PFAS. Repeated home reapplication can increase cumulative PFAS exposure. Inquire whether Phenix offers PFAS-free retreatment services or recommends PFAS-free alternatives.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabric can contain formaldehyde-based dyes or cross-linkers, but major ski jacket manufacturers typically apply minimal finishing. No specific reports of excess formaldehyde in Phenix garments.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and colorfast degradation
Navy polyester can use azo dyes, which are tested and restricted in EU/US markets. Standard polyester ski jackets do not carry reported azo dye contamination issues. Wash separately in cold water for first few cycles to prevent dye bleeding.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Phenix, a Japanese outerwear brand owned by Goldwin Inc., does not maintain publicly available PFAS disclosure statements or certifications (such as PFAS-free guarantees or bluesign approval) for their product lines. The brand has not engaged in transparency initiatives comparable to major competitors like Patagonia or Arc'teryx, which provide supplier audits and chemical restrictions. No specific recalls or controversies are on record for Phenix jackets, but the absence of disclosure means you cannot verify whether this jacket contains legacy PFAS, newer alternatives, or neither.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream ski jackets in this price range use either traditional PFAS-based water-repellent coating or newer fluorine-free alternatives (paraffin wax or silicone-based coatings). Phenix's silence on this choice puts it at a disadvantage relative to brands that explicitly market PFAS-free construction. Premium eco-focused competitors (e.g., Patagonia, Klattermusen) offer full chemical ingredient transparency; mid-market brands like Mammut are moving toward PFAS elimination. Without disclosure, this jacket cannot be rated favorably on chemical safety grounds alone.
If you buy it
Contact Phenix customer service directly and request the water-repellent coating composition (ask specifically whether it contains PFOA, PFOS, or GenX alternatives). Wash the jacket in cool water with a gentle detergent to avoid accelerating water-repellent coating breakdown; do not use hot water or dryers. The water-repellent coating will degrade over 1-2 years of regular use and can be reapplied with commercial water-repellent coating spray products (which carry their own PFAS risk, so research that separately). Store in a cool, dry place to extend the lifespan of the coating.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Phenix has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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