Men's Reebok Pullover Dobby Jacket
Waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS. No brand disclosure available.
Reebok has not publicly disclosed PFAS use or avoidance in this jacket. water-repellent coating-finished apparel typically contains legacy PFAS; request detailed fabric spec from retailer for certainty.
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Material
Polyester dobby weave with water-repellent coating finish
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Men's Reebok Pullover Dobby Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is polyester dobby weave, a densely woven synthetic textile that provides structure and durability. The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the surface is the key concern, such finishes on casual apparel commonly use PFAS-based compounds (perfluorinated chemicals) to bond water-shedding properties to fibers. Polyester itself is chemically stable once woven, but the coating layer can degrade with washing and wear, potentially releasing finish chemicals over the garment's lifetime.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
PFAS
Polyester jackets treated with water-repellent coating commonly contain PFAS compounds. Reebok does not disclose finish chemistry, and the product carries a low PFAS safety grade (20/100). Exposure occurs primarily through skin contact and inhalation during wear; laundering may release finish chemicals into wastewater.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester fibers sometimes contain antimony as a catalyst residue from polymerization. Levels in finished garments are typically low and not considered a dermal hazard during normal wear, but antimony can leach slightly if fabric is heated excessively or placed in contact with acidic or basic solutions.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Dobby weave garments may receive formaldehyde-based wrinkle-resist or sizing finishes to maintain crispness and dimensional stability. These are typically removed during first wash, but initial skin contact before laundering could cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Reebok does not publish finish specifications for this line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from synthetic polymer
All polyester textiles shed microfibers during laundering. This jacket, being a densely woven dobby, sheds at typical rates for polyester apparel. Microfiber pollution is an environmental hazard rather than direct consumer toxicity, but fibers can be inhaled during handling or laundering.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes and colorant stability
No specific recalls or safety alerts on record for this product or Reebok apparel relating to azo dyes or banned dyes. Polyester takes dyes well and standard manufacturers test for prohibited azo compounds, but independent testing of this specific jacket is not available.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Reebok has not publicly committed to PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatments or disclosed the specific chemistry of finishes used on this product line. The brand maintains general sustainability messaging but does not appear on lists of apparel makers that have phased out PFAS in water repellents (unlike some competitors such as Patagonia or Arc'teryx). Without explicit transparency, the PFAS content of the finish cannot be verified at purchase.
How it compares in its category
Most affordable casual water-repellent jackets in this price range use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; this Reebok product is typical, not exceptional. Higher-cost outdoor brands increasingly offer PFAS-free alternatives using wax or silicone-based repellents, but at 2-3x the cost. Budget apparel makers (including Reebok at this tier) have not widely adopted such alternatives, making this product representative of industry standard practice rather than a laggard.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cold water and air-dry to minimize water-repellent coating degradation and fiber shedding. Do not dry-clean; solvents can strip and concentrate finishes. Expect the water repellency to fade over 20-40 washes; reapplication products exist but introduce additional chemical exposure. If you have concerns about PFAS, consider durability, a long-lasting jacket reduces lifecycle chemical exposure versus replacing a cheaper, shorter-lived piece.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Reebok has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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