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Salomon Women's Absolute 3L Jacket
Skip unless Salomon discloses water-repellent coating. Typical outdoor jackets use PFAS-based repellents.
Absolute 3L is a technical 3-layer jacket with water-repellent coating finish. Salomon does not disclose whether water-repellent coating uses PFAS or fluorine-free chemistry.
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Material
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Salomon Women's Absolute 3L Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Absolute 3L uses nylon as its base fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to the surface. Nylon itself is a synthetic polyamide that does not leach significant amounts of monomers or plasticizers under normal wear conditions. The water-repellent coating is the material of concern, Salomon does not disclose whether this treatment is PFAS-based (fluorocarbon) or fluorine-free, which is standard industry information that responsible outdoor brands now publish.
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
No public disclosure from Salomon on whether this jacket uses PFAS or fluorine-free repellent. Typical 3-layer nylon jackets in outdoor brands still default to PFAS-based fluorocarbon coatings unless otherwise stated.
Source, ATSDR ↗water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication
Water-repellent coating treatments on nylon jackets are temporary and degrade with repeated washing and wear. Reapplication is normal maintenance; degradation itself is not a toxicological hazard, but loss of water-repellency can affect jacket performance and lifespan.
Microplastics
Nylon fabrics shed microfibers during washing, a known environmental pathway rather than a direct wearer health hazard. This is common to all synthetic jackets; no brand-specific data exists for Salomon's Absolute line.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No reports or recalls of formaldehyde-release issues in Salomon apparel. Nylon with standard water-repellent coating does not inherently require formaldehyde-based dyes or finishing resins, though confirmation of dye type is not published.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes
No known azo dye contamination in Salomon jackets. Standard technical nylon apparel typically uses compliant disperse or fiber-reactive dyes, though brand does not publish dye class specifications.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Salomon has not publicly committed to PFAS phase-out or disclosed the chemistry of water-repellent coating treatments used in its apparel lines. No major safety recalls or formaldehyde/azo dye issues are on record for this jacket model. The brand's silence on fluorine chemistry is notable given that competitors (Patagonia, The North Face) have begun transitioning to fluorine-free repellents and openly communicate this choice to consumers.
How it compares in its category
Most ski and snowboard jackets in this price and performance tier still use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments; fluorine-free alternatives exist but remain less common in 3-layer technical fabrics. This jacket is typical rather than distinctive in its approach. Brands with transparent PFAS policies (Arc'teryx, Fjallraven) offer comparable or better technical performance with clearer chemistry disclosure, making them easier to evaluate.
If you buy it
Wash only in cool to warm water with mild detergent; avoid fabric softeners and bleach, which can degrade the water-repellent coating. Avoid direct heat (tumble dry on low only if necessary, or air dry). Expect to reapply water-repellent coating treatment every 1-2 seasons depending on wear and washing frequency; many third-party fluorine-free water-repellent coating sprays are now available and can extend garment life. If you have concerns about PFAS exposure, contact Salomon directly for specific water-repellent coating chemistry information before purchase.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% 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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