Rossignol · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Rossignol Men's Wispile Ski Jacket
High uncertainty. Rossignol does not disclose PFAS or water-repellent coating chemistry.
Wispile jacket is a technical ski shell with water-repellent coating finish. Brand provides no public statement on PFAS use or avoidance.
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Material
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Rossignol Men's Wispile Ski Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Wispile uses a polyester shell with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, a standard construction for ski jackets. water-repellent coating coatings shed water but are not waterproof membranes; they degrade with washing and UV exposure, typically lasting 50-100 hours of skiing before reapplication is needed. The polyester itself is chemically stable and does not leach plasticizers or BPA under normal wear. The critical unknown is the chemistry of the water-repellent coating finish, which historically has relied on legacy PFAS compounds, though some modern treatments use fluorine-free alternatives.
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
Rossignol does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Legacy PFAS-based water repellents are still common in ski jackets at this price point. Risk of inhalation or dermal contact during wear is low; risk of environmental release or occupational exposure during manufacturing is not disclosed.
Source, ATSDR ↗water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication chemicals
Water-repellent coating finishes degrade within 50-100 hours of use. Reapplication with commercial water-repellent coating products may introduce fluorinated or perfluorinated chemicals; choosing fluorine-free alternatives (Nikwax, Granger's non-PFC lines) mitigates this.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recalls or warnings specific to Rossignol ski jackets for formaldehyde. Polyester production can involve formaldehyde in finishing processes, but concentrations in finished apparel are typically below regulatory concern. Not a known issue for this product class.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Rossignol does not disclose dye suppliers or testing for restricted azo dyes or cadmium/lead in pigments. Standard apparel safety testing would typically catch banned azo dyes; no recalls found. Risk is low but unconfirmed.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic shedding during washing
Polyester jackets shed microfibers when washed, but the rate is lower than fleece or knits. Hand rinsing as recommended above further minimizes shedding. Not specific to this product; inherent to category.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rossignol does not publicly disclose the water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS content of the Wispile or other jackets in its line. The brand has not achieved certifications like bluesign or GOTS, and does not publish chemical management policies or restricted substance lists that are now standard among leading outdoor brands (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, The North Face). This silence is typical of mid-market ski brands but represents a transparency gap for consumers concerned about PFAS exposure during or after product use.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in this price and performance tier use polyester with water-repellent coating; the Wispile is representative rather than distinctive. Higher-end brands increasingly disclose PFAS-free or PFC-free water-repellent coating options (e.g., Paragon, Nikwax). Lower-cost jackets often use older Teflon-type coating-based coatings with higher PFAS risk. Without detailed disclosure, the Wispile cannot be ranked confidently; assume it may contain legacy PFAS unless Rossignol confirms otherwise.
If you buy it
Wear the jacket as-is; polyester fibers do not degrade into microplastics under normal skiing conditions. Avoid machine washing if possible; hand rinse with cool water and mild detergent to preserve the water-repellent coating finish and minimize chemical leaching. Do not dry-clean or expose to high heat (dryers above 140F can damage the coating). Plan to replace the water-repellent coating treatment every 1-2 seasons by reapplying a fluorine-free water-repellent coating product (Nikwax TX Direct or similar) to reduce cumulative PFAS or PFAS-like chemical exposure.
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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