Reebok Anorak Windbreaker Jacket Men's
Windbreaker likely has water-repellent coating; Reebok silent on PFAS use.
Anorak jackets typically use water-resistant finishes that may contain PFAS. Reebok provides no public disclosure of PFAS avoidance or treatment details for this product.
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Material
Polyester with water-resistant coating
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Reebok Anorak Windbreaker Jacket Men's is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is polyester with a water-resistant (likely water-repellent coating) surface coating. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach significantly under normal wear. The coating applied to achieve water repellency is the material of concern; such coatings in budget-to-mid-tier outdoor apparel typically contain fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve durable water repellency. This coating degrades over time with washing and wear, releasing microfibers and potentially breaking down to smaller chemical components.
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
Water-resistant polyester outerwear in this price/brand tier overwhelmingly uses legacy PFAS-based water-repellent coating chemistry. Reebok's silence on this is consistent with industry standard non-disclosure, making fluorinated compound presence highly probable though not confirmed by brand statement.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microfiber shedding from coating degradation
Polyester textiles with water-repellent coating coatings shed microfibers during washing; the coating itself breaks down into smaller particles over repeated use and laundering. This is a documented environmental and potential inhalation hazard, not specific to Reebok but inherent to coated polyester.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is a standard catalyst in polyester synthesis and remains as trace residue in finished fiber. Reebok does not disclose antimony levels; exposure risk is primarily occupational, not consumer-facing in normal wear.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester dyeing
No specific recalls or warnings exist for azo dye use in Reebok apparel. Polyester dyeing can involve azo chemistry, but regulated brands typically avoid carcinogenic azo compounds; no evidence suggests Reebok deviates from mainstream practice.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde resins are rare in polyester outerwear compared to cotton or blended goods. No recalls or reports indicate Reebok uses formaldehyde-containing finishes in this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Reebok has not made public commitments to PFAS phase-out or transparency in apparel manufacturing. The company does not disclose which water-repellent coating chemistries are used in water-resistant products. No established safety recalls or formaldehyde/azo dye violations are on record for Reebok apparel, and polyester production itself does not typically involve these hazards. However, the silence on PFAS use is notable given industry movement toward fluorine-free alternatives by competitors.
How it compares in its category
Mid-tier outdoor jackets commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings unless explicitly labeled otherwise (such as 'PFOA-free' or 'fluorine-free'). Reebok's stance and lack of labeling place this product in the mainstream category without visible differentiation. Brands like Patagonia and Arc'teryx have begun disclosing or transitioning to fluorine-free water repellency, making them lower-risk alternatives if PFAS exposure is a priority.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently in cool water and air dry to slow coating degradation and minimize microfiber shedding. Do not dry clean or use fabric softeners. Expect the water-resistant coating to noticeably diminish after 20-30 wash cycles. Replace the jacket when water no longer beads on the surface rather than retreating it with aftermarket water-repellent coating sprays, which often contain additional PFAS. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.
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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