Roxy · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Roxy Stated Jacket Women's
Avoid unless Roxy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, the brand has not publicly committed to PFAS-free coatings.
This polyester jacket uses a water-repellent water-repellent coating finish, a widespread PFAS application in outdoor apparel. Roxy provides no disclosure on whether its water-repellent coating contains PFAS.
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Material
Polyester shell with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Roxy Stated Jacket Women's is made of, ingredients and materials
The Roxy Stated jacket uses a polyester shell with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the outer fabric. water-repellent coating treatments are where PFAS chemicals are typically added to outerwear to make water bead off without soaking in. Polyester itself is chemically stable when worn, but the coating applied during manufacturing is the concern. Without transparency from Roxy about which water-repellent coating chemistry is used, you cannot rule out fluorinated compounds (PFAS) that persist in the environment and bioaccumulate.
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
Roxy has not disclosed water-repellent coating chemistry. Traditional water-repellent finishes on polyester outerwear are predominantly PFAS-based. Until the brand confirms otherwise, assume fluorinated compounds are present.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production may involve antimony as a catalyst. Antimony at skin-contact levels in finished garments is generally not a contact hazard, but dust or fibers inhaled during manufacture or intense wear could pose minor risk. Not a primary concern for the wearer.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-repellent and wrinkle-resistant finishes sometimes use formaldehyde-releasing compounds. Roxy does not publish finish chemistry, so this cannot be ruled out. Formaldehyde off-gassing from finished polyester is typically low and decreases with airing and washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗water-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
As water-repellent coating finishes break down, microfibers and coating particles can shed into washing machine water and the environment. This is a known issue across all water-repellent coating-coated synthetic outerwear, not specific to Roxy, but accelerated if the jacket is washed frequently or in hot water.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester
No specific recalls or reports of restricted azo dyes in Roxy jackets. Polyester textiles are routinely tested for azo compliance in most brands; assume standard controls apply unless evidence shows otherwise.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Roxy (owned by Quiksilver Inc.Roxy has not made a public commitment to lower concern water-repellent coating coatings or released detailed ingredient specifications for their water-repellent finishes. The brand has not achieved certifications like Bluesign, GOTS, or EU Ecolabel that would confirm lower concern chemical use. No major recalls or safety violations specific to this jacket model are on record, but the silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is a red flag in an industry where leading brands now offer fluorine-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
High-end ski and snowboard jackets increasingly advertise PFAS-free or fluorine-free water-repellent coating (brands like Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and some Salomon lines now offer this). Mid-market and budget lines, including many Roxy pieces, still rely on traditional PFAS-based coatings without disclosure. If water repellency is non-negotiable for you, competitors with transparent water-repellent coating chemistry exist; if you prioritize price and fit, this jacket is functionally typical for its tier.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently and use a gentle detergent designed for technical fabrics to avoid stripping the water-repellent coating and leaching coatings into wastewater. Never dry clean or apply home-use water-repellent coating re-treatments (they often contain PFAS). Expect the water repellency to fade after 50-100 washes; when beading stops, the outer coating is mostly depleted. Store dry and away from heat; polyester itself tolerates regular wear and moderate heat from a dryer on low, but the water-repellent coating finish degrades faster with high temperatures.
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
- Roxy has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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