Picture Organic Clothing · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Picture Exa Jacket Women's
A water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
Picture Organic Clothing says it has been PFC-free since 2017. We record that as an unverified brand claim. Its record describes a water-repellent or grease-resistant treatment of unstated chemistry, which is still counted.
Brand says: “Picture Organic Clothing says it has been PFC-free since 2017.”
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Material
Organic cotton/synthetic blend with water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
What Picture Exa Jacket Women's is made of, ingredients and materials
The Exa Jacket combines organic cotton with synthetic fibers in a blend designed for breathability and durability in snow conditions. A water-resistant coating has been applied to meet performance requirements; Picture claims this coating is PFAS-free, but the specific chemistry (fluorocarbon-free alternative, wax-based, or polyurethane-derived) is not disclosed in available product information. Organic cotton eliminates conventional pesticide and synthetic fiber residues from the base textile, lowering baseline chemical burden compared to conventional ski jackets.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Water-resistant coating durability and reapplication burden
Non-fluorinated water-repellent coatings typically degrade faster than Teflon-type coating-based coatings and may require more frequent home reapplication or professional re-treatment, increasing cumulative exposure to replacement products and manufacturing waste.
Coating leachables during wear and laundering
The specific chemistry of Picture's PFAS-free water-repellent coating is not disclosed; alternative polymers and wax-based repellents can leach into wash water and skin contact, but neither concentration nor toxicological risk is documented for this product.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Organic cotton certification typically excludes formaldehyde-containing shrink-resist and wrinkle-resist treatments; no formaldehyde-related recalls or complaints on record for Picture products, and GOTS certification standards explicitly restrict formaldehyde use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes and synthetic colorants
Organic certification standards restrict many restricted azo dyes, though specific dye chemistry for the Exa Jacket is not publicly disclosed; Picture's organic claims suggest azo-dye risk is lower than in conventional ski jackets but remains not independently verified.
Flame retardants
No flame-retardant chemicals are listed or known to be used on the Exa Jacket; ski apparel is not typically subject to flammability regulations in the EU or US for outerwear of this type, so this is not a documented concern for this product.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Picture Organic Clothing markets itself as a PFAS-free brand and has made public commitments to eliminating fluorinated water repellents, but independent verification of this claim across their product line is not widely documented in third-party testing or certification databases. The brand holds organic textile certifications for cotton content, which is verifiable; however, the water-resistant coating treatment lacks equivalent third-party audit documentation. No major recalls or chemical safety controversies are on record for Picture Organic Clothing, and the company is recognized as GOTS-certified for organic production.
How it compares in its category
Ski and snowboard jackets typically rely on fluorinated Teflon-type coating-based or other fluorocarbon water repellents, making PFAS-free alternatives comparatively rare and less established for durability in heavy-use winter conditions. Picture's organic cotton base distinguishes it from most mass-market jackets, which use conventional polyester blends and conventional dyes; this reduces azo-dye and formaldehyde-resin risk. The trade-off is that non-fluorinated water-repellent coatings have shorter functional lifespans and less published long-term performance data in ski/snowboard use, so field durability remains an open question relative to fluorinated competitors.
If you buy it
Wash in cool to warm water (not hot) using mild detergent; hot water can degrade non-fluorinated water-repellent coatings faster than fluorinated alternatives. Avoid fabric softeners and bleach, which break down the coating. Air-dry completely; tumble drying on high heat is not recommended and may damage both the synthetic blend and coating. Expect to reapply a non-fluorinated water repellent every 1-2 seasons depending on use frequency; test beading of water on fabric annually to assess when renewal is needed.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Picture Organic Clothing has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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