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Stoic Women's Ski/Snow Color Block Jacket
Avoid or contact Stöckli about water-repellent coating chemistry, standard ski jackets often use PFAS water repellents.
This ski jacket applies water-repellent coating treatment to polyester, where PFAS-based Teflon-family coating are commonly used for water and stain resistance. Stöckli makes no PFAS-free disclosure or verification.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Stoic Women's Ski/Snow Color Block Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating. Polyester fibers themselves are chemically stable and do not leach hazardous substances during normal wear or moderate washing. The water-repellent coating is the critical component, it is applied to the fabric surface to shed water and snow, and standard ski-industry water-repellent coating finishes historically rely on long-chain fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve durability. Stöckli has not publicly disclosed whether this jacket uses PFAS-free alternatives or traditional fluorinated 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
Stöckli has not disclosed water-repellent coating chemistry. Standard ski-industry practice uses long-chain PFAS (C8 or similar) for durability; this product likely contains PFAS unless explicitly marketed otherwise. PFAS can leach into water during washing and accumulate in the environment and human tissue.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in polyester
Polyester textiles are commonly dyed with azo dyes, some of which cleave into carcinogenic aromatic amines. No specific testing of this Stöckli jacket is on record. Risk is low during wear but present during manufacturing and disposal. OEKO-TEX certification would exclude restricted azo dyes; this product does not carry it.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester coatings and dyes sometimes rely on formaldehyde-releasing resins for water resistance and color fixation. Stöckli does not disclose finish chemistry. Formaldehyde can off-gas slightly during and after manufacturing; levels are typically low in finished garments but higher in newly packaged items.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Polyester sheds microfibers during washing, contributing to aquatic microplastic pollution. This is a general concern for all polyester garments. Washing in a microfiber-catching bag or filter reduces shedding but does not eliminate it.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
Ski jackets are not typically treated with added flame retardants because polyester itself has moderate inherent flame resistance. No evidence suggests Stöckli adds brominated or chlorinated flame retardants to this product.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Stöckli is a Swiss ski equipment manufacturer with a strong reputation for technical performance but a poor public transparency record on chemical inputs. The brand does not publish environmental or chemical disclosures on its website and has not responded to industry pressure regarding PFAS use in ski apparel. No independent certifications (such as GOTS, OEKO-TEX, or Bluesign) are known to be held by Stöckli for this product line, which would otherwise verify restricted chemical use. Absence of disclosure does not confirm PFAS presence, but it reflects an unwillingness to commit to lower-concern alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market ski jackets still use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings because they are cheaper and more durable than newer fluorine-free alternatives. Premium brands (e.g.Some brands (Patagonia, Arcteryx, The North Face) have begun transitioning to water-repellent coating formulations not linked to PFAS or phasing out the coating entirely. Stöckli's silence suggests it remains in the conventional camp. If PFAS exposure is a priority for you, jackets certified by Bluesign, OEKO-TEX 100, or with water repellent claimed by the brand to contain no PFAS offer lower concern in the same performance category.
If you buy it
Avoid washing above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), as heat can degrade the water-repellent coating and potentially aerosolize any fluorinated compounds. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can strip the coating and increase off-gassing. Expect the water-repellent coating to degrade within 2 to 3 seasons of heavy use; at that point, replacement or professional re-coating may be needed. Store the jacket in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to extend coating life.
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
- Stoic has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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