Picture Organic Clothing · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Picture Women's Lassen GORE-TEX 2L Jacket 2026
Higher PFAS concern. GORE-TEX membrane contains Teflon-type coating, a PFAS, with water-repellent coating finish.
This jacket uses GORE-TEX 2L, a Teflon-type coating-based membrane, which is a PFAS-containing material. The water-repellent coating finish may contain additional PFAS. Picture Organic Clothing has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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Material
GORE-TEX 2L membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate) with water-repellent coating finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Picture Women's Lassen GORE-TEX 2L Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket uses GORE-TEX 2L, a laminated membrane of expanded Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene) bonded to an outer shell and inner lining. The Teflon-type coating membrane provides waterproofing and breathability without bulk, but Teflon-type coating-based products typically incorporate fluorinated compounds in the manufacturing process and water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) topcoats to maintain performance. The 2L construction (membrane plus outer shell only) is lighter than 3L designs but relies more heavily on the water-repellent coating finish for abrasion resistance, which may degrade and require renewal over time.
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-type coating (GORE-TEX) fume risk from high heat exposure
Teflon-type coating membranes can release volatile compounds if exposed to sustained temperatures above 150-200°C (302-392°F). Normal wear and machine washing at standard temperatures pose minimal risk, but accidental dryer use at high heat or proximity to direct flame could trigger degradation. Risk is low under normal use but warrants caution around heat sources.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) fluorochemical degradation and reapplication
2L jackets depend on external water-repellent coating coats to function. Commercial water-repellent coating finishes on outerwear historically used C8 and C6 fluorochemicals; modern products typically use shorter-chain alternatives, but full composition is rarely disclosed. Degradation over 1-2 seasons is normal; reapplication products (sprays, wash-ins) introduce fresh fluorochemicals and create disposal concerns.
Microplastics
The outer shell and lining are typically nylon or polyester; repeated washing sheds microfibers, particularly from the nylon lining. While this is an environmental rather than direct-health hazard, laundry bags or microfiber-catching detergent additives can reduce aquatic release. Not unique to Picture but inherent to synthetic performance fabrics.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No specific recall or test report flags formaldehyde in Picture Lassen jackets or standard GORE-TEX laminates. However, adhesives bonding the membrane to outer and inner shells may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins. Off-gassing risk is minimal after manufacture and initial washing; ventilation before first wear is a precaution.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No established safety data specific to Picture or GORE-TEX products; modern apparel dyes in developed-market brands typically meet OEKO-TEX or similar standards. Azo dyes that break down into amines are restricted in EU and most major suppliers. No known contamination reported for this jacket.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Picture Organic Clothing markets itself as an environmentally conscious brand with emphasis on organic cotton and recycled materials in non-technical lines. However, the brand has not published detailed PFAS or fluorochemical disclosures for technical outerwear products using GORE-TEX. No known major safety recalls or chemical controversy has been recorded for this brand. Transparency around PFAS in performance fabrics remains limited across the industry, and Picture's silence mirrors many competitors.
How it compares in its category
GORE-TEX 2L jackets are mid-tier in cost and weight within ski/snowboard outerwear. PFAS exposure is broadly similar to other GORE-TEX products and higher than fully synthetic non-fluorinated alternatives (eVent, Polartec, and some PU-coated options), though those carry different durability or breathability trade-offs. Picture's use of GORE-TEX is standard practice; the brand does not stand out as higher or lower PFAS risk among performance outerwear makers.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with a dedicated technical-fabric detergent (Granger's, Nikwax) every 10-15 days of use; avoid conventional laundry detergent that can strip water-repellent coating. Never dry-clean or machine-dry at high heat, which can accelerate Teflon-type coating breakdown. Reapply water-repellent coating wash-in or spray-on treatments annually or after 20-30 wash cycles to maintain water shedding and reduce reliance on the base Teflon-type coating layer. Inspect seams and zippers regularly; any visible delamination or cracking warrants professional repair or replacement.
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
- Picture Organic Clothing has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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