Picture Organic Clothing · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Picture Men's Huron GORE-TEX 3L Snow Jacket
GORE-TEX inherently contains Teflon-type coating/PFOA-class Teflon-family coating; skip if PFAS-concerned.
Picture Organic Clothing does not disclose PFAS composition. GORE-TEX 3L waterproof membranes are engineered from expanded Teflon-type coating, a Teflon-family coating class historically linked to PFAS exposure during manufacture, though current GORE-TEX products are marketed as PFOA-free.
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Material
GORE-TEX 3L membrane (Teflon-family coating-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Picture Men's Huron GORE-TEX 3L Snow is made of, ingredients and materials
Picture's Huron uses GORE-TEX 3L, a three-layer laminate where the middle layer is a Teflon-family coating membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) bonded to outer nylon and inner liner fabric. The Teflon-family coating is what makes it waterproof and breathable; this chemistry is inherent to GORE-TEX technology and cannot be removed without losing function. The outer shell is typically polyester or nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, which historically used PFOA-based compounds but modern formulations often substitute shorter-chain PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives.
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.
Teflon-family coating fume risk (Teflon-type coating-based membrane)
GORE-TEX 3L laminate contains Teflon-type coating; accidental exposure to high heat (e.g., near fire, extended hot iron contact, or intense friction) could theoretically release fumes. Risk is negligible in normal wear and storage but exists as a remote scenario in emergency situations.
water-repellent coating durability and reapplication safety
Outer water-repellent coating finish degrades with washing and UV exposure. Commercial water-repellent coating reapplication sprays often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and may include short-chain PFAS; over-application increases inhalation and environmental load. Follow label dosing and apply in well-ventilated areas.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Repeated washing of synthetic outer shell (nylon/polyester) and inner lining will generate microfiber shed into wastewater. Use a microfiber-capture laundry bag and wash infrequently to minimize environmental load.
What’s reassuring
Seam-tape and adhesive leachables
Seam tapes and lamination adhesives are not disclosed for this product. No established leaching or off-gassing hazards have been reported for GORE-TEX 3L jackets in public health records.
Heavy metals
Picture does not publicly disclose testing for cadmium, lead, or antimony in the polyester/nylon outer shell or dyes. No recalls or contamination events for Picture jackets exist in public record.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Picture Organic Clothing markets itself as sustainability-focused but has not publicly disclosed PFAS content, testing results, or transition timelines away from Teflon-family coating membranes. The brand does not appear on ZDHC or Cradle-to-Cradle certification lists for this product line. No established recalls or safety controversies specific to Picture jackets exist in public record, though the brand's silence on PFAS in technical outerwear suggests either acceptance of GORE-TEX as standard or lack of transparency.
How it compares in its category
GORE-TEX 3L is the performance standard for ski/snowboard jackets; most competitors (Patagonia, The North Face, Salomon) use identical or similar membranes and face the same PFAS trade-off. Some brands offer PFAS-free alternatives (eVent, Polartec, newer Sympatex), but these are less common in premium hardshell jackets and often carry higher cost or slightly reduced durability. Picture's use of GORE-TEX places it in the mainstream, not a differentiation point for better or worse.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently in cold water with mild soap to preserve the water-repellent coating finish and reduce wear on seams and coatings; avoid fabric softeners and heat drying, which degrade waterproofing. Do not expose the jacket to prolonged high heat or direct flame, which can damage the Teflon-family coating laminate and theoretically increase fume risk (though risk is low in normal use). Replace if seams separate, delamination occurs, or water-repellent coating fails visibly (water beads become flat and pools). Air-dry flat or on a hanger; reapply commercial water-repellent coating spray every 1-2 years if needed, following product instructions.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Picture Organic Clothing has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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