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Quiksilver Men's Mission Printed Jacket
Avoid unless Quiksilver confirms the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free.
The Mission Printed Jacket features polyester with a water-repellent coating water-repellent coating. Quiksilver remains silent on whether this coating contains PFAS.
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Material
polyester with water-repellent coating
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Quiksilver Men's Mission Printed Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Mission jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the shell. water-repellent coating coatings on outdoor apparel have historically used PFAS chemistry to achieve water shedding and stain resistance. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach chemicals under normal wear, but the coating is the critical variable here. Quiksilver has not publicly stated whether this specific product uses PFAS-free water-repellent coating chemistry, which is now available from some manufacturers.
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.
water-repellent coating Degradation and Migration
Over time and with washing, water-repellent coating coatings can flake, crack, or leach residual coating chemicals. If the specific water-repellent coating formulation contains PFAS or other additives, degradation accelerates exposure risk during wear and laundering.
Polyester Microplastic Shedding
Polyester apparel sheds microfibers during wear and washing, particularly when wet. Quiksilver jackets are not unique in this regard, but repeated laundering (especially machine washing) increases fiber release; this is primarily an environmental concern but can also deposit fibers on skin.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public disclosure or testing data is available indicating formaldehyde-releasing resins in Quiksilver Mission jackets. Standard polyester apparel finish is unlikely to contain high formaldehyde, but this was not independently verified for this specific product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in Quiksilver apparel dyes or prints. The 'Printed' designation suggests screen-printed graphics, which are subject to textile chemical standards but were not laboratory tested for this product.
Source, FDA ↗Azo Dyes or Restricted Substances
Quiksilver is not known to have violations of azo dye restrictions (which are legally banned in many regions). No public record of non-compliance with REACH or other apparel chemical standards, but brand does not publish full restricted substance lists.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Quiksilver maintains a 'silent' stance on PFAS use in their water-repellent products and does not publish PFAS-free certifications or coating specifications on product pages. The brand has not faced a major public recall or lawsuit specific to PFAS in apparel, but their lack of transparency is a red flag in an industry where competitors (e.g.Some brands (including Patagonia, Arc'teryx) now offer information about water-repellent coating coatings with lower PFAS concern. Direct contact with Quiksilver customer service is the only way to confirm coating chemistry for this jacket.
How it compares in its category
Ski and snowboard jackets universally use water-repellent coating coatings; the Mission sits in the mainstream segment where PFAS uncertainty is common. Premium brands increasingly disclose PFAS-free water-repellent coating formulations, while Quiksilver's silence places it in a lower transparency tier. The polyester shell itself is standard and not a differentiator; the coating choice is what sets this product apart from competitors on safety grounds.
If you buy it
Wash separately from other clothing in cold water with minimal detergent to reduce microplastic shedding and avoid accelerating coating breakdown. Do not use fabric softener or bleach, as these degrade water-repellent coating performance and can increase leaching of coating additives. Air dry only; heat (tumble dryer, direct sun) can break down polyester and water-repellent coating layers. Replace the jacket if the water-repellent coating visibly flakes or peels, as degradation products may migrate into sweat and skin contact.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Quiksilver has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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