Roxy · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Roxy Women's Meade Insulated Snow Jacket
Avoid until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switch to a verified PFAS-free option.
This insulated polyester snow jacket features a water-repellent coating, a category historically reliant on PFAS. Roxy does not disclose whether the coating uses PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives.
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Material
polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, insulated lining
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Roxy Women's Meade Insulated Snow Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Meade jacket uses a polyester shell with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish and synthetic insulation lining. water-repellent coating coatings historically relied on PFAS chemicals (Roxy has not publicly disclosed their specific chemistry), which persist in the environment and bioaccumulate. Polyester itself does not leach hazardous chemicals during normal wear, but the coating's composition is the primary concern for 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.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating chemistry
Roxy has not disclosed whether the water-repellent coating uses PFAS or fluorine-free alternatives. Industry practice suggests legacy PFAS use is common in this product category, though no specific test results for the Meade exist in public records.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester and synthetic insulation may contain residual formaldehyde from manufacturing resins or fabric finishing; levels in outerwear are typically low but not zero. Off-gassing is generally minimal in outdoor apparel compared to other textiles, especially after initial wear and laundering.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in fabric coloring
If the jacket uses synthetic dyes (likely given polyester construction and color variety), some azo dyes can break down into hazardous amines under conditions of moisture, friction, or sweat. No specific testing of this product has been published.
Microfiber shedding from synthetic shell and lining
Polyester jackets shed microfibers during washing and wear. While not a direct user safety hazard, accumulation in aquatic environments is a known concern. This is inherent to the material class and not specific to Roxy's construction.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Roxy does not publicly specify the insulation type (down, synthetic, or hybrid). If synthetic insulation is used, it may contain flame retardants, though snowsports apparel is not regulated by the same standards as mattresses or sleepwear. No recalls or hazard reports specific to this product are on record.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Roxy (owned by Quiksilver Inc.has not made public commitments to eliminating PFAS in water-repellent coating chemistry or published ingredient transparency for their technical outerwear. The brand has no widely documented recalls or safety controversies specific to this jacket line. Without proactive disclosure, buyers cannot verify whether the water-repellent coating uses legacy PFAS or newer alternatives like fluorine-free options.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in Roxy's price range use water-repellent coating-treated polyester; this is standard practice across the category. Some competitors (e.g., Patagonia) have begun transitioning to PFAS-free water-repellent coating or disclosing their chemistry; others remain silent. The Meade offers typical features without differentiation on chemical safety, placing it in the middle of an unregulated category.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water with mild detergent and air dry to preserve the water-repellent coating; avoid dry cleaning, which may reapply PFAS-based treatments. Do not expose the jacket to prolonged direct heat (dryer on high). Replace the garment when the water-repellent coating fails (water no longer beads on the surface), typically after 3-5 years of regular use and multiple laundering cycles. If concerned about PFAS exposure, contact Roxy directly to request water-repellent coating chemistry documentation before purchase.
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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