Tamrac · Waterproof Camera & Lens Protection Cases
Tamrac Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 Camera Holster
Camera holster probably has water-resistant treatment but PFAS status uncertain.
Tamrac keeps silent about PFAS and water-repellent coating chemistry in this holster. Nylon camera bags often receive water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS, though no lab work confirms it.
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Material
Nylon/synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tamrac Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 Camera Holster is made of, ingredients and materials
The Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 is constructed from nylon with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. water-repellent coating coatings are applied to synthetic fabrics to shed moisture without full waterproofing, but the specific chemistry of Tamrac's water-repellent coating treatment is not disclosed publicly. Nylon itself is a stable synthetic polymer with low toxicity risk under normal use, but the water-repellent coating chemical additives are the primary concern for this product.
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
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish commonly uses PFOA or PFAS alternatives for water resistance. Tamrac does not disclose chemistry; PFAS presence is likely but unconfirmed for this specific product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Over years of outdoor use and washing, water-repellent coating coatings can degrade and potentially shed particles. Risk is low for a small holster and minimal with proper hand washing care.
What’s reassuring
Dye migration or leachables from synthetic fabric
Nylon dyes used in camera gear are not typically linked to heavy metal contamination or formaldehyde issues. No safety data suggests risk during normal handling of a camera holster.
Volatile organic compound off-gassing
New nylon holsters may have slight plastic odor from manufacturing, but no documented VOC or formaldehyde hazard from this product class.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tamrac, owned by Tamrac Inc., does not publicly disclose PFAS content or water-repellent coating formulation details for its camera bags and holsters. The company has no published statement on PFAS use, alternatives, or testing. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this model are on record. For a camera accessory brand, Tamrac maintains a standard industry profile with minimal third-party safety certification or transparency beyond basic product specifications.
How it compares in its category
Camera holsters and slings commonly use nylon with water-repellent coating treatments; this is standard practice across brands including Peak Design, Lowepro, and others. Most manufacturers do not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry. Alternatives using untreated cotton canvas or polyester exist but offer less water resistance. The Jazz Zoom 23 v2.0 sits at the middle tier of the market in terms of both durability claims and transparency.
If you buy it
Use the holster as intended for camera protection and occasional outdoor exposure. Do not machine wash in hot water, as heat can potentially degrade coatings and fibers. Hand rinse with cool water if needed and air dry completely. Replace when stitching fails or material tears, not due to chemical degradation from normal wear. If water repellency fades over years of use, the nylon base remains functional but less protective.
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
- Tamrac has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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