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Rossignol Men's Utiliv Jacket
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Utiliv Jacket is a technical ski jacket with water-repellent coating finish of unspecified chemistry. Rossignol makes no public disclosure of water-repellent coating type or PFAS status.
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Material
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish (coating unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rossignol Men's Utiliv Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Utiliv jacket uses a polyester shell fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the surface. Polyester itself is chemically stable and does not leach into skin or food under normal wear. However, the water-repellent coating chemistry is not disclosed by Rossignol, which is the critical unknown, traditional water-repellent coating finishes are fluorine-based (PFAS), though some brands now use non-fluorinated alternatives. Without specification, the coating's hazard profile cannot be assessed.
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
Water-repellent coating finish chemistry is undisclosed. Traditional Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating contains long-chain PFAS; newer alternatives exist but are not confirmed for this product. Risk is elevated exposure during manufacturing and wear, with no clear path to replace the coating without specialist equipment.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Water-repellent coating coatings degrade with washing and wear, potentially releasing microfibers. Polyester jackets shed microplastics when worn or washed, especially after water-repellent coating breakdown. This is a category-wide issue, not brand-specific, but relevant to long-term garment lifecycle.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recalls or reported issues with Rossignol polyester apparel involving formaldehyde releasers. Polyester itself does not contain formaldehyde; risk would only arise if formaldehyde-based resins were used in seam sealing or other finishes, which is uncommon and undisclosed for this model.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No public reports of azo-dye or cadmium/lead contamination in Rossignol ski apparel. Polyester dyes are typically synthetic organic and low-toxicity if manufactured to EU/US standards. Brand does not advertise restricted-substance lists.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony is a catalyst used in polyester synthesis but is typically fully polymerized and does not leach in normal wear or washing. No evidence of poor polyester quality or antimony release from Rossignol products. Risk is negligible under normal use.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rossignol, owned by Boeri Group, has not published a transparent water-repellent coating chemistry policy or PFAS-free certification for this product line. The brand has not faced major public recalls or safety controversies related to chemical coatings in ski apparel, but transparency is low compared to outdoor brands that explicitly certify fluorine-free water-repellent coating. No evidence of formaldehyde-resin or azo-dye issues in Rossignol's polyester textiles.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream ski jackets use fluorinated water-repellent coating; this places Rossignol in the typical market. Competitor brands like Patagonia and Arc'teryx have moved toward fluorine-free water repellents and disclose this. Rossignol's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is not unique to budget brands but represents a lag in category best practice and consumer transparency.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water and avoid heat drying, which can degrade the water-repellent coating finish faster. Do not expose to direct flame or cigarette heat. Reproof the jacket with a commercial water-repellent coating product every 1-2 seasons if water beads stop forming; choose a fluorine-free re-proof spray to reduce PFAS exposure on garments already purchased. Store dry in a breathable bag to prevent mold. Contact Rossignol to request disclosure of the original water-repellent coating chemical before purchase if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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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