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Salomon Men's Spark Insulated Snow Jacket
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating. Salomon has not disclosed chemistry.
Spark jacket uses water-repellent coating finish typical of insulated snow apparel. Salomon does not disclose specific water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Men's Spark Insulated Snow Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the outer shell. water-repellent coating coatings historically relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and stain resistance, though some manufacturers have shifted to non-fluorinated alternatives without public disclosure. Polyester itself is stable and non-toxic when unworn, but the finish chemistry and any degradation products during washing or wear are the primary concern.
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
Polyester ski jackets with water-repellent coating finishes commonly contain fluorinated compounds unless explicitly stated otherwise. Salomon has not disclosed the specific chemistry, making it reasonable to assume legacy PFAS chemistry is present.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microparticle release
Repeated washing and wear can degrade the water-repellent coating finish, potentially releasing synthetic polymer particles. No specific data on Salomon Spark jackets, but polyester coatings are known to shed microscopically over time.
VOC emissions from synthetic coating or insulation adhesives
Insulated jackets may off-gas volatile organic compounds from adhesives bonding insulation to the shell, particularly when new or exposed to warmth. This typically dissipates within weeks of normal wear and airing.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester textiles may contain formaldehyde-releasing resins in manufacturing. No recalls or published concerns specific to Salomon ski jackets, and polyester typically has lower formaldehyde risk than natural fibers; however, some finishing chemicals can release trace formaldehyde under stress or heat.
Source, ATSDR ↗Antimony in polyester fiber or additives
Antimony is used as a catalyst in polyester production and is not typically removed. Exposure via wearing is negligible under normal conditions, but no specific transparency from Salomon on antimony levels in this jacket.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon has not publicly disclosed the chemistry of its water-repellent coating treatments or committed to PFAS-free alternatives in ski wear. The brand has faced no major recalls or public health lawsuits tied to jacket coatings. Salomon does not list third-party certifications (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX) on this product's typical marketing materials, limiting independent verification of chemical inputs.
How it compares in its category
Ski jackets universally require water-repellent finishes; this is standard across premium and budget brands. Competitors like Arc'teryx and Patagonia have begun disclosing non-PFAS or reduced-PFAS water-repellent coating options, though Salomon's transparency lags. Most insulated snow jackets carry similar PFAS uncertainty unless explicitly labeled 'PFAS-free' or certified by strict standards.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently (cold water, gentle cycle) to minimize coating degradation and potential leaching. Avoid high-heat drying; air dry or low heat only, as heat can accelerate breakdown of synthetic finishes. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can compromise the water-repellent coating layer. Replace the jacket when water no longer beads on the surface, as a failed coating loses its protective function and requires re-treatment with unknown chemistry.
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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