Rossignol · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Rossignol Men's Siz Jacket
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry. Waterproof ski jackets commonly use PFAS.
Siz jacket has synthetic shell with water-repellent treatment. Rossignol does not disclose PFAS presence or absence.
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Material
Synthetic outer shell with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rossignol Men's Siz Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Siz Jacket uses a synthetic outer shell (likely polyester or nylon blend) treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish to shed snow and rain. water-repellent coating treatments are the primary chemical concern in ski jackets because most conventional formulations historically relied on PFAS compounds (PFAS "forever chemicals") that persist in the environment and bioaccumulate. The lining and insulation materials are not specified in available product information, which limits full hazard assessment. Rossignol has not publicly disclosed whether this jacket uses PFAS-free or PFAS-containing water-repellent coating technology.
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 treatment chemistry (undisclosed)
The outer shell's water-repellent finish is not identified as containing PFAS or as not containing PFAS based on available information. Given that most ski jackets in this price range still use conventional fluorinated water-repellent coating, PFAS exposure during wear and laundering is plausible but not confirmed without lab testing or brand statement.
Microplastics
Polyester or nylon outer shells shed microscopic fibers during washing and wear, especially when wet. This is inherent to synthetic ski wear and not brand-specific, but awareness of fiber release is important for users concerned about microplastic accumulation in wastewater.
Source, EPA ↗Coating degradation and leaching from lining materials
As water-repellent coating and other finishes degrade with age and washing, lining materials (often polyester, sometimes PVC-free polyurethane) may release residual monomers or solvents. Specific lining composition is not disclosed, so degradation risk cannot be fully assessed.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde violations or warnings have been reported for Rossignol ski jackets. Synthetic outerwear typically uses lower formaldehyde inputs than cotton textiles, and ski jackets are not a documented risk category for formaldehyde off-gassing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No recalls or test failures involving lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in dyes have been documented for this brand or product. Ski jackets are not a high-risk category for metal dye contamination compared to children's clothing or direct-contact cosmetics.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rossignol, a ski equipment manufacturer owned by Boeri Group, does not maintain a publicly available chemical disclosure policy or commitment to PFAS-free manufacturing. The brand has not published sustainability reports detailing water-repellent coating chemistry or third-party testing for restricted substances. No recalls or safety violations specific to this jacket model are on record. Without proactive transparency from Rossignol on this product's chemical composition, the water-repellent treatment remains a black box for consumers.
How it compares in its category
Many mainstream ski jacket brands (Patagonia, Arc'teryx, The North Face) now offer PFAS-free or clearly labeled water-repellent coating alternatives, though they remain a minority. Budget and mid-range ski jackets like Rossignol's often do not disclose water-repellent coating source, making it difficult to verify whether PFAS has been avoided. Performance-grade jackets prioritize waterproofing durability, which historically correlates with PFAS use. The Siz Jacket's lack of any chemical disclosure puts it below brands with explicit PFAS-free claims or third-party certifications (e.g., Bluesign, GOTS for textile components).
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water before first wear to reduce loose synthetic fibers and dyes. Avoid high-heat drying; use air dry or low-heat tumble to preserve the water-repellent coating finish and prevent accelerated coating breakdown. Reapply water-repellent coating treatment every 1-2 seasons depending on use frequency; when water no longer beads on the outer shell, the original finish has degraded. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can strip water-repellent coating and lining integrity; hand wash or gentle machine wash with minimal detergent reduces risk of damage.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% 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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