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Salomon Men's Bonatti Pro Jacket
Skip. Waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating.
Bonatti Pro is a lightweight rain jacket with water-repellent coating treatment. Salomon does not disclose what water-repellent coating chemistry it uses or claim PFAS-free status.
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Material
Nylon shell with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Men's Bonatti Pro Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Bonatti Pro uses a nylon shell fabric treated with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. Nylon itself is a synthetic polyamide that does not leach under normal wear. The water-repellent coating treatment is the critical unknown, it may contain PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals") to achieve long-lasting water resistance, or it may use non-fluorinated alternatives. Salomon has not publicly disclosed which chemistry they use for this jacket.
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
Fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments commonly used on ski-jacket nylon shells typically contain PFAS compounds such as Teflon-type coating or longer-chain C8/C6 variants. Salomon's formula is unconfirmed; no independent testing results for this product are publicly available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon textiles are sometimes treated with formaldehyde-releasing resins for wrinkle resistance or dimensional stability. Salomon does not disclose whether such resins are used on the Bonatti Pro; off-gassing risk is typically low after first wash but cannot be ruled out without material transparency.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Water-repellent coating finishes on nylon degrade with repeated washing and UV exposure, releasing microfibers and finish particles into laundry water. Salomon's Bonatti Pro, like all treated nylon jackets, will eventually shed these residues; frequent re-treatment and landfill disposal of worn jackets contribute to environmental PFAS persistence.
What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in pigmentation
No evidence or recall indicates problematic azo-dye use in Salomon apparel. High-visibility or dark-colored nylon shells may use azo-based dyes, but restricted azo compounds are regulated under REACH and cannot be legally sold in EU markets where Salomon sources production.
Antimony in polyester trim or lining
If the jacket includes polyester linings or trim (common in ski jackets), antimony trioxide may be present as a catalyst residue. Salomon does not disclose polyester sourcing, and antimony leaching from interior-facing fabrics during normal wear is not established as a hazard for this product type.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon has not made a public commitment to PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatments across its outerwear line, and the company does not routinely disclose water-repellent coating chemistry for individual products. This silence is typical in the ski-apparel industry but represents a gap in transparency that prevents informed purchase. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for the Bonatti Pro line specifically.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in the mid-to-premium range (including competitors from Arc'teryx, The North Face, and Patagonia) rely on water-repellent coating finishes whose PFAS content varies by manufacturer and product line. Patagonia and some Rab models have published commitments to water-repellent coating treatments not containing PFAS; Salomon has not made such a public commitment. Performance and durability of the Bonatti Pro are not compromised by this transparency gap, but safety-conscious buyers lack the data to verify chemical safety.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water with mild detergent before first wear to remove loose finish residues. Re-apply water-repellent coating treatments every 1-2 seasons according to Salomon's care label; use water-repellent coating products from transparent manufacturers (check labels for PFAS-free claims). Do not heat-dry at high temperatures, as this can degrade nylon fibers and potentially volatilize residual finish chemicals. Replace the jacket if seams fail or delamination occurs, as repair is typically not cost-effective and reapplication of finishes may not restore original performance.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Salomon has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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