Roxy · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Roxy Women's Incline Parka Jacket
Moderate concern, typical water-repellent coating parka with undisclosed repellent chemistry; avoid if PFAS matters.
The Incline Parka is a standard insulated winter jacket with a polyester shell and water-repellent coating finish. Roxy discloses nothing about the repellent's composition or PFAS content.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Roxy Women's Incline Parka Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Incline Parka is constructed from polyester fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the surface. water-repellent coating treatments on budget to mid-range ski jackets typically use fluorochemical coatings, which Roxy does not publicly disclose. Polyester itself is chemically stable and does not leach BPA or phthalates under normal use, but the water-repellent coating layer degrades with washing and wear, potentially releasing micro-particles and exposing the base fabric.
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.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony is a common catalyst in polyester synthesis and may be present in trace amounts in the Incline Parka's polyester fibers. Levels are typically below regulatory concern for outerwear, but skin contact over extended periods (e.g., liner against skin) could result in irritation in sensitive individuals; risk is low for casual use.
water-repellent coating degradation and micro-shedding
The fluorochemical water-repellent coating on this jacket will progressively wear and shed with each wash and abrasion. Micro-particles of coating are released into water and may accumulate on skin; environmental persistence of worn-off water-repellent coating is documented in waterways. This is unavoidable with conventional water-repellent coating and does not indicate manufacturing defect.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public records of formaldehyde contamination in Roxy polyester outerwear; polyester does not inherently require formaldehyde finishing, and Roxy products lack the odor or dermatitis complaints typical of formaldehyde-treated textiles.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
Roxy jackets do not carry known azo dye incidents; no regulatory warnings or consumer reports suggest restricted azo compounds in this brand's dye lots. Standard polyester dyeing in major manufacturers typically avoids banned azo dyes due to EU and US import restrictions.
Flame retardants
Ski jackets are not classified as bedding or furniture and carry no regulatory flame-retardant requirements; Roxy does not advertise flame-retardant finishes on the Incline Parka, and none are expected in this product category.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Roxy is a subsidiary of Quiksilver and does not publish detailed chemical composition or water-repellent coating chemistry disclosures for its outerwear lines. The brand has no known major product safety recalls or formaldehyde contamination incidents in recent years. However, Roxy maintains silence on PFAS avoidance and does not offer PFAS-free or certified alternatives in its ski jacket range, suggesting standard fluorochemical water-repellent coating treatment.
How it compares in its category
Most mainstream ski jackets (Burton, Volcom, Roxy) use conventional fluorochemical water-repellent coating; higher-end brands (Patagonia, Arc'teryx) now offer PFAS-free alternatives at significantly higher cost. The Incline Parka sits in the entry-to-mid market segment where fluorochemical water-repellent coating remains standard and undisclosed. Polyester construction is typical and carries no inherent toxicity advantage over nylon; durability and breathability depend on lamination, not base fiber.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently in cool water and air-dry to preserve the water-repellent coating; water-repellent coating will degrade after 10-20 machine washes. Do not use fabric softener or bleach, which strip the water-repellent layer. Once beading stops, the jacket is still functional but will wet out; re-treatment products are available but may reintroduce PFAS (check label). Replace when seams leak or fabric tears, not for water-repellent coating loss alone.
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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