Salewa Atlas Iii Tent

Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment

water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.

Category baseline

clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.

No PFAS disclosure

No public statement about PFAS in this product.

water-repellent coating degradation and leachables

Salewa does not disclose whether the water-repellent coating is fluorinated (PFAS) or fluorine-free; degraded coatings over 3-5 years of use and cleaning may shed particles or chemical residues. Without ingredient transparency, leaching risk cannot be quantified.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing

New polyester tents often emit odors from adhesives, dyes, and coating solvents during the first few uses. The Atlas III has not been independently tested for VOC emissions; airing it outdoors for 24-48 hours before first use is a common precaution.

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Polyester and nylon textiles sometimes use formaldehyde-based dyes or wrinkle-resistant resins; no recalls or public testing of the Atlas III for formaldehyde content have been reported. Standard industry assumption is low-formaldehyde, but independent verification is absent.

Antimony in polyester fiber

Antimony is a common catalyst in polyester production and can be detected in finished fabrics at trace levels. No evidence of elevated antimony in Salewa tents; exposure during normal camping use (non-ingestion) is considered negligible by public health standards.

Azo dyes in colored fabrics

The Atlas III uses standard polyester dyes; restricted azo dyes (linked to aromatic amines) are not permitted in EU textiles under REACH/OEKO-TEX standards, but Salewa's certification status for this product is not publicly confirmed.