Stio · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Skillet Stretch Down Hooded Jacket
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment details.
Stio does not publicly disclose PFAS content or water-repellent coating treatment type in this jacket. Standard outdoor apparel water-repellent coatings commonly use PFAS; confirmation needed before purchase.
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Material
Stretch fabric with water-repellent finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Skillet Stretch Down Hooded Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
Stio Skillet Stretch Down Hooded Jacket uses a synthetic stretch fabric (likely polyester blend) with a water-repellent finish applied to the outer surface. The 'down' filling refers to insulation, typically goose or duck down clusters. The water-repellent coating is the primary concern, most water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes on outdoor apparel historically rely on PFAS "forever chemicals" (PFAS), which persist in the environment and body. Without Stio's disclosure of the specific chemistry, the presence of legacy PFAS or newer alternatives cannot be ruled out.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
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.
Antimony in polyester fiber
If fabric is polyester blend (likely, given stretch properties), antimony trioxide catalyst residue is possible but typically present at very low levels in finished garments. Stio does not specify polyester source or fiber processing, so migration risk during wear or washing is not quantified.
Microplastic shedding from synthetic fibers
Stretch polyester blends release microfibers during washing and wear, particularly if pilled or abraded. Down jackets are worn in high-motion zones, increasing fiber release over the garment's lifespan. No brand-specific mitigation (filter certification, microfiber-shedding studies) is documented.
Down fill allergenic potential and sourcing opacity
Down insulation carries rare but documented allergenic reactions (histamine sensitivity, dust mite colonization). Stio does not disclose down source (geographic origin, animal welfare standard, cleaning protocol), making contaminant or allergen risk unverifiable.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde-based wrinkle or shrink resist finishes are documented on this product. Stio does not disclose finish chemistry, so presence cannot be confirmed or ruled out with certainty.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No specific azo dye or heavy metal contamination has been reported for Stio apparel. Industry-wide testing of synthetic outdoor fabrics shows low incidence, but independent lab verification for this model is not on public record.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Stio has not published detailed water-repellent coating treatment specifications or PFAS phase-out commitments available in public records. The brand has not signed the Outdoor Industry Association's Chemicals Management Working Group pledges or similar transparency initiatives. No major recalls or formal health warnings linked to Stio apparel have been documented, but silence on water-repellent coating chemistry is the core issue, competitor brands (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, The North Face) have disclosed PFAS-free or PFAS-reduced alternatives, making Stio's lack of transparency a relative gap.
How it compares in its category
Premium outdoor hooded jackets in this price range increasingly offer PFAS-free water-repellent coating options (wax blends, silicone-based, or fluorocarbon-free treatments). Stio's silence suggests continued reliance on traditional PFAS chemistry or insufficient consumer pressure to change. Budget alternatives may use weaker water repellency requiring more frequent re-treatment; high-end transparent brands (Rab, Fjallraven) publish chemistry data, setting a higher standard Stio does not yet meet.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cool water with minimal detergent to reduce water-repellent coating shedding and microfiber release into waterways. Avoid high heat in drying; air dry or low tumble to preserve down loft and coating integrity. Do not dry-clean, as solvents may degrade the water-repellent layer. If water beading diminishes after 1-2 seasons, consider PFAS-free re-treatment products (silicone-based sprays) rather than relying on brand replacement, given lack of coating disclosure.
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
- Stio has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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