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Quiksilver Men's Mission Solid Jacket
Skip until Quiksilver discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent technology.
Quiksilver's Mission Solid Jacket uses a polyester shell with water-repellent treatment, a standard category where PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes remain common industry practice. Quiksilver makes no public disclosure about whether their water-repellent coating is PFAS-containing or PFAS-free.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Quiksilver Men's Mission Solid Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Mission Solid Jacket uses polyester as its shell fabric, a synthetic polymer that resists moisture naturally but requires a chemical topcoat to repel water effectively. Quiksilver applies a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to achieve this water-shedding property. water-repellent coating coatings historically rely on PFAS chemistry, though some brands now offer fluorine-free alternatives. Without transparency from Quiksilver about their specific water-repellent coating formulation, the presence of legacy PFAS compounds in this jacket is likely.
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.
PFAS
Polyester ski jackets with conventional water-repellent coating finishes typically contain legacy PFAS chemistry. Quiksilver's refusal to disclose formulation strongly implies PFAS-based treatment rather than fluorine-free alternatives.
Source, ATSDR ↗Polyester fiber degradation and microplastic shedding
Polyester shell fabrics shed microfibers when washed or worn, especially after repeated laundering. This is inherent to polyester but intensified if the water-repellent coating deteriorates and leaves fibers more exposed.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from synthetic coatings
New polyester jackets with chemical finishes commonly release volatile compounds in the first 5-20 wears. This is temporary but more pronounced with conventional water-repellent coating formulations than with wax-based or fluorine-free alternatives.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No specific formaldehyde concerns have been documented for Quiksilver polyester outerwear. Formaldehyde is more common in cotton or cotton-blend textiles; modern polyester ski wear typically avoids it.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
The Mission Solid Jacket shell is polyester with water-repellent coating finish; if it contains insulation, that material would be the primary concern. No flame retardant issues are established for standard polyester shells or Quiksilver's known product lines, though insulation chemistry is often undisclosed.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Quiksilver has not publicly committed to PFAS-free water repellent technology or disclosed the chemistry of their water-repellent coating treatments. The brand has faced no major documented recalls for chemical safety in apparel but maintains minimal transparency on synthetic coatings. Competitors including Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and The North Face have begun transitioning to water-repellent coating systems with lower PFAS concern or have publicly communicated shifts toward such alternatives. Quiksilver's silence suggests reliance on conventional PFAS-based formulations.
How it compares in its category
Mid-range ski jackets from Quiksilver typically sit below premium outdoor brands in chemical transparency and material innovation. Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and some newer entrants (Wearable Art, Allplanes) now routinely specify water-repellent coating systems with lower PFAS concern or use wax-based water resistance instead. Budget brands and mainstream retailers often remain silent on water-repellent coating chemistry, making Quiksilver's lack of disclosure typical for its price tier but increasingly laggard as standards shift industry-wide. Consumers prioritizing low chemical exposure will find more forthcoming alternatives at similar or only slightly higher cost.
If you buy it
Wear the jacket in well-ventilated spaces during initial use; new polyester and water-repellent coating finishes may off-gas volatile compounds in the first few wears. Wash separately from other garments in cold water using mild detergent; machine drying on low heat is acceptable but may degrade the water-repellent coating over time. Reapply water-repellent coating treatment after 50-100 wears or when water no longer beads on the surface, using a fluorine-free alternative (such as wax-based sprays) to avoid layering additional PFAS. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can strip and concentrate remaining water-repellent coating residue.
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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