Rossignol · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Rossignol Men's Rainproof 2.5l Shell Jacket
Skip unless Rossignol discloses water-repellent coating. Rainproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
Rainproof 2.5L Shell uses polyester with unspecified water-repellent coating finish. Rossignol makes no public disclosure of coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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Material
Polyester shell with unspecified water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rossignol Men's Rainproof 2.5l Shell is made of, ingredients and materials
The jacket uses a polyester shell fabric paired with an unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating. Polyester itself is chemically stable and does not leach under normal wear or moderate heat exposure. The critical unknown is the water-repellent coating chemistry, many ski jackets use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) to achieve water resistance, though some brands have adopted PFAS-free alternatives. Rossignol's silence on this detail is the core safety gap.
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
The jacket's water-repellent finish is not disclosed. Rainproof ski jackets typically use PFAS-based fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings, which persist in the environment and bioaccumulate. Rossignol has not confirmed use of PFAS-free alternatives.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester garments shed microfibers with repeated washing. A ski jacket sees moderate washing but heavy mechanical stress (zippers, friction). While not unique to this brand, cumulative microplastic release occurs over the product lifetime.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No reports of formaldehyde-related issues in Rossignol apparel. Modern polyester ski jackets rarely use formaldehyde-based finishes, though some cheaper garments still employ them. Rossignol's mid-to-premium positioning suggests compliance with standard EU/US textile restrictions.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dye contamination
No public safety alerts or recalls regarding azo dyes in Rossignol ski apparel. The brand does not appear on CPTPP or similar hazardous substance watchlists for textile dyes, suggesting adherence to standard dye safety regulations.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony (used as a catalyst in polyester synthesis) is not a user-facing hazard in finished garments; residual antimony levels in polyester textiles are typically below concern thresholds and not a documented issue for this brand.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rossignol, primarily a ski equipment manufacturer, does not appear to have published transparency statements about water-repellent coating chemistry in their apparel lines based on publicly available sources. The brand has not widely promoted PFAS-free certifications or third-party testing for their textiles. This passive stance is common in the ski industry but makes it impossible to assess the coating hazard without direct inquiry to the manufacturer.
How it compares in its category
Most technical ski jackets (Burton, Salomon, Arc'teryx, Patagonia) still use PFAS-based water-repellent coating as standard, though leading brands increasingly offer PFAS-free variants or disclose their chemistry. Rossignol sits in the middle range of the category, reputable for hardware quality but not a leader in chemical transparency. A competitor like Patagonia would disclose whether this jacket used PFC-free or PFC-based water repellent; Rossignol does not.
If you buy it
Care for the jacket normally, machine wash in cool water with mild detergent, air dry, and avoid high heat (no dryer). Polyester is durable and resistant to degradation under typical skiing conditions. The water-repellent coating will degrade with washing; when water no longer beads, re-application products (many PFAS-free options exist as aftermarket treatments) can restore performance. Before purchase, contact Rossignol customer service directly to request confirmation that the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free if that is a priority for you.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Rossignol has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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