Picture Organic Clothing · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Picture Sylva 3L 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
Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
What Picture Sylva 3L Jacket Women's is made of, ingredients and materials
The Sylva 3L is constructed from recycled polyester, a synthetic fabric made from recovered plastic waste. Polyester itself carries no documented lead, cadmium, or formaldehyde risk at consumer contact. The jacket includes a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to the outer shell; Picture claims this is PFAS-free, but the specific chemistry of that treatment is not disclosed in available product information. Over time and with washing, water-repellent coating coatings naturally degrade, reducing water-repellency rather than releasing hazardous byproducts.
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-repellent coating degradation and reapplication uncertainty
Picture's water-repellent coating treatment is not chemically specified. If degradation occurs, consumers may assume they need to reapply a commercial water-repellent product, which could introduce PFAS or other chemicals if not carefully selected. No guidance on compatible reapplication products is provided by the brand.
Antimony in recycled polyester
Antimony is used as a polymerization catalyst in virgin polyester production. Recycled polyester may retain residual antimony; no testing or disclosure by Picture is publicly available. Antimony leaching risk from worn fabric in contact with skin is low but not ruled out by available evidence.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Azo dyes in polyester
Recycled polyester in this jacket retains dyes from its previous use. No formaldehyde-azo or aromatic amine dyes have been documented in Picture's products, and the brand does not flag this as a concern in public disclosures. This hazard class is not on record for Picture Organic Clothing.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and polyurethane-based fabrics do not rely on formaldehyde-release resins for structure (unlike some cotton-blend finishes). No formaldehyde risk has been reported for Picture's outerwear.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
Picture does not disclose use of flame retardants in the Sylva 3L. No recalls or documented exposure to brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants have been reported for this product line.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Picture Organic Clothing markets itself as an environmentally conscious brand and has made a public PFAS-free claim for this product line. However, that claim has not been independently verified through third-party testing data or certifications made publicly available. The brand does not disclose the chemical composition of its water-repellent coating treatment on product labels or specification sheets. Without transparency on the specific water-repellent chemistry used, consumers cannot independently confirm the PFAS-free assertion.
How it compares in its category
Most ski and snowboard jackets at this price point use either PFOA-based fluorocarbon water-repellent coating treatments (legacy standard, now phased out by many brands) or newer fluorine-free alternatives such as wax-based or polyurethane-based repellents. Picture's unverified PFAS-free claim suggests an attempt to move away from fluorinated chemistry, which aligns with industry trend. However, without certification (such as OEKO-TEX or bluesign), the actual water-repellent coating formula remains opaque compared to brands that disclose their water-repellent technology.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket according to Picture's care label using a mild detergent; aggressive washing or dry cleaning can strip water-repellent coating faster. Do not tumble-dry on high heat, as polyester can degrade under prolonged high temperature and water-repellent coating treatments can break down; air-dry or use low heat. Reapply a fluorine-free water-repellent coating spray (widely available) every 2-3 seasons or after water-repellency noticeably diminishes. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow polyester degradation and maintain fabric integrity.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% 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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