Roxy · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Roxy Women's Jetty Jacket
Avoid unless Roxy discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
The Jetty combines polyester or nylon with a water-repellent coating finish for water shedding. Roxy does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating uses PFAS-free formulas or traditional PFAS chemicals.
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Material
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Roxy Women's Jetty Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Jetty Jacket uses polyester and nylon as base fabrics with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the shell. water-repellent coating coatings on budget-to-mid-range ski jackets are frequently PFAS-based (fluorinated), which persist in the environment and accumulate in the body; however, Roxy has not disclosed the specific chemistry of their water-repellent coating. Polyester and nylon themselves are inert plastics, but the coating and any seam sealants are the primary chemical concern in this product.
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
Not confirmed for this specific model, but standard industry practice for Roxy's price point and era of manufacture. Polyester/nylon jackets with water-repellent coating finishes commonly use long-chain or short-chain PFAS (PFOS, GenX, PFOA alternatives); these do not wash out and bioaccumulate.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in synthetic textiles
Polyester and nylon can be dyed with azo-based colorants, some of which break down into carcinogenic amines under sweat or UV exposure. Roxy does not publish dye chemistry; risk is low for exterior shell but unknown for internal linings if present.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a common catalyst in polyester synthesis and may remain in the finished fiber at trace levels (typically <100 ppm). Migration into sweat is minimal but not zero; long-term skin contact should not be a major concern with proper laundering.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-repellent coating and seam-sealing processes may employ formaldehyde-releasing resins or melamine-formaldehyde binders. Roxy has not disclosed finish chemistry; off-gassing is typically low after initial manufacturing curing but can persist in new jackets for days to weeks.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic fiber shedding
Polyester and nylon shed microfibers during washing and wear. Ski jacket friction against base layers and pack straps will shed small quantities; this is a property of the base material, not a manufacturing defect, but accumulates in household water and the environment over the product lifetime.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Roxy (owned by Quiksilver) has not published transparent information about water-repellent coating chemistry across its outerwear line, and no public commitment to avoid PFAS in water repellency treatments is documented. The brand has faced no major recalls or scandals specific to chemical safety in jackets, but the lack of proactive disclosure on fluorinated vs. non-fluorinated coatings is a yellow flag for a premium-priced snowsports product. Competitors in the higher-end segment (e.g., Patagonia, Arc'teryx) increasingly offer PFAS-free alternatives and clearly label them.
How it compares in its category
Mid-market ski/snowboard jackets (Roxy, Burton, Oakley) predominantly rely on conventional PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments, whereas premium brands are beginning to transition to non-fluorinated water repellents or have already done so. Roxy's silence on this chemistry is typical for its market tier but less acceptable given consumer awareness of PFAS risks. Budget alternatives (e.g., basic nylon shells without water-repellent coating) eliminate the coating hazard but sacrifice durability; higher-end certified sustainable options now exist but cost significantly more.
If you buy it
Wash separately from other clothing to minimize any coating leachate dispersal in household water. Avoid high-heat drying; air-dry or use low heat (below 130F/54C) to prevent coating degradation and microfiber shedding. Re-treat the water-repellent coating annually using a non-fluorinated product if you decide to keep the jacket long-term. Most importantly, request Roxy's written confirmation of water-repellent coating chemistry before purchase; if they refuse or confirm PFAS use, consider switching brands.
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
- Roxy has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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