Salomon · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Salomon Men's Brilliant 2.0 Jacket
Skip or verify water-repellent coating with retailer. Salomon does not disclose PFAS status.
Brilliant 2.0 is a polyester shell jacket with water-repellent finish. Salomon has not published PFAS-free claims or test results for this model.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Men's Brilliant 2.0 Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Brilliant 2.0 is constructed from polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating coatings are the primary chemical exposure vector in ski jackets; traditional formulations use fluorocarbon compounds (PFAS) that repel water and oil but persist in the environment and body. Polyester itself is inert when worn, but the external treatment is what you interact with. Salomon does not publicly disclose whether this jacket uses fluorinated or fluorine-free water-repellent coating chemistry.
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
Salomon has not disclosed whether the Brilliant 2.0 uses fluorinated or fluorine-free water-repellent coating. Fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating is standard in this price tier unless specified otherwise. Skin contact is low-risk, but inhalation during manufacture and environmental release during washing pose documented systemic exposure pathways.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester ski jackets shed microfibers during washing and wear, contributing to aquatic microplastic pollution. This is not a direct health hazard to the wearer but an environmental concern. Using a microfiber-catching wash bag and cold-water washing minimizes shedding.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester fabric
No recalls or documented issues for Salomon ski jackets related to azo dye content. Polyester synthetic dyes are generally low-hazard, but if the fabric is dyed black or dark colors typical of ski wear, some azo dyes may release carcinogenic amines under conditions of wear or washing. Salomon does not disclose dye composition.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No reported formaldehyde contamination in Salomon Brilliant 2.0. Polyester does not require formaldehyde-based cross-linking finishes as cotton apparel does; however, elastic panels and seam treatments may contain residual formaldehyde from manufacturing. Off-gassing, if present, would be minimal and dissipate rapidly.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is a common catalyst in polyester synthesis but residual levels in finished garments are typically below health concern thresholds. No specific testing or recalls documented for Salomon ski jackets. Risk from wearing the finished jacket is very low.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon (owned by Amer Sports) has not published a clear PFAS policy or phase-out timeline comparable to brands like Patagonia or Arc'teryx. The company does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry on product pages or technical specifications for the Brilliant 2.0. This silence on a known health and environmental issue is a material gap in transparency for outdoor apparel. Contacting Salomon's customer service or the retailer to confirm fluorine-free water-repellent coating before purchase is recommended.
How it compares in its category
Most mid-range ski jackets (Salomon's positioning) still default to fluorocarbon water-repellent coating unless explicitly labeled otherwise. Competitors like The North Face and Columbia increasingly offer fluorine-free options, though not always clearly labeled. Premium brands (Patagonia, Arc'teryx) have committed to PFAS-free water-repellent coating. The Brilliant 2.0 sits in the ambiguous middle, no marketing of eco-credentials, no independent third-party testing disclosed, and no brand commitment to phase-out.
If you buy it
Request written confirmation from the retailer or Salomon that the water-repellent coating is fluorine-free before checkout. Wash the jacket separately in cold water before first wear to reduce surface coating residue. Avoid dry cleaning (which can mobilize coatings). Re-apply water-repellent coating treatments cautiously if needed; choose fluorine-free alternatives (silicone-based). Replace water-repellent coating every 2-3 seasons or when water no longer beads; degraded coatings may require re-treatment rather than disposal.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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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