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Salomon Venom Full Zip Jacket Men's
Skip or contact Salomon for water-repellent coating details. Waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
Venom Full Zip Jacket has water-repellent coating of unspecified chemistry. Salomon does not disclose whether this treatment contains PFAS.
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Material
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Venom Full Zip Jacket Men's is made of, ingredients and materials
The Venom Full Zip is constructed from nylon fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating applied to the outer surface. The specific chemistry of this water-repellent coating treatment is not disclosed by Salomon in publicly available product documentation. Nylon itself is a synthetic polyamide that does not pose known leaching hazards during normal wear, but the water-repellent coating finish is the critical unknown, historically, most ski jacket water-repellent coatings have relied on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve durability and performance in wet snow conditions, though some brands have begun transitioning to fluorine-free alternatives.
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 the chemistry of the water-repellent coating finish. Conventional ski jacket coatings rely on PFAS; fluorine-free alternatives exist but are not marketed here, suggesting standard PFAS-based treatment is probable.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Nylon fabrics can be treated with formaldehyde-releasing resins during fabric finishing to improve wrinkle resistance or crease retention. No evidence specific to Salomon, but not ruled out in typical apparel manufacturing.
Source, ATSDR ↗water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication exposure
As the factory water-repellent coating wears, users may apply aftermarket water-repellent coating sprays or treatments; these consumer products vary widely in safety and may introduce additional chemicals. Salomon does not specify approved reapplication products.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Salomon products are not documented with azo dye or pigment toxicity issues. No public recalls or warnings on record for this brand or jacket line.
Source, FDA ↗Nylon fiber microrelease or shedding during wear
Nylon jackets do not inherently shed microfibers at rates of concern during normal wearing or laundering compared to fleece or knit synthetics. No documented hazard specific to this product.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon, owned by parent company Amer Sports, has not published comprehensive PFAS policy or transparency statements comparable to leading outdoor brands like Patagonia or Arc'teryx. The brand does not advertise PFAS-free or fluorine-free water-repellent coating coatings for this product line. Salomon has no known public recalls or regulatory warnings tied to PFAS in apparel, but the absence of disclosure itself indicates low transparency on chemical composition. Contacting the brand directly about water-repellent coating chemistry remains the most reliable approach if PFAS exposure is a personal concern.
How it compares in its category
Most performance ski jackets in this price and category still use conventional PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings because they offer superior durability and water beading in repetitive wet-dry cycles. Some mid-to-premium competitors (e.g., Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Mammut) now offer publicly certified PFAS-free water-repellent coating options, though these typically command higher prices. The Venom is positioned as a mainstream performance piece, suggesting standard industry-practice chemistry rather than differentiated environmental stewardship. Without explicit marketing of fluorine-free treatment, standard assumptions about water-repellent coating chemistry should apply.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water with minimal detergent before first wear to reduce any loose surface residues from manufacturing or coating application. Do not machine dry on high heat; air dry or use low heat to preserve the water-repellent coating finish and prevent coating degradation that could expose underlying nylon fibers. Reapply water-repellent coating (or replace the jacket) once water no longer beads on the surface, typically after 50-100 wash cycles depending on use intensity. Store in a breathable bag to allow moisture escape and prevent mildew, which can degrade nylon and reduce jacket lifespan.
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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