Tommy Hilfiger · Waterproof Sports Undergarments
Tommy Hilfiger Men's Performance Hooded Jacket
Performance hooded jacket, PFAS risk unclear due to water-repellent coating.
Performance jackets often have water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS, but Tommy Hilfiger doesn't publicly disclose coating chemistry. Third-party verification isn't available.
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Material
polyester blend with water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tommy Hilfiger Men's Hooded Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket is a polyester blend with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the outer surface. water-repellent coating coatings are typically fluorochemical-based (PFAS-related) or paraffin-based; Tommy Hilfiger has not publicly disclosed which chemistry is used on this model. Polyester itself is stable under normal wear, but the finish degrades with washing and wear, potentially releasing particles or coating residues over time.
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.
water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating composition
Tommy Hilfiger does not disclose whether this jacket uses PFAS-based or non-fluorochemical water-repellent coating. PFAS-containing finishes are still common in performance apparel; non-disclosure raises concern but does not confirm presence.
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Water-repellent coating coatings shed particles with repeated washing and wear, particularly when tumble dried or exposed to high heat. Risk is low-level and manageable through cold-water washing and air drying.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde violations on record for Tommy Hilfiger apparel. Polyester-blend jackets typically use minimal formaldehyde if any, but low-cost finishes can contain trace residues; washing before wear reduces this risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Tommy Hilfiger apparel generally meets EU and US dye safety standards. No specific recalls or violations for azo dyes or cadmium/lead in this product line are on record.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony (a catalyst used in polyester production) is not typically a concern in finished apparel; it is not bioavailable under normal wear conditions.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tommy Hilfiger (owned by PVH Corp) does not publicly commit to PFAS-free water-repellent coating finishes or disclose which water-repellent chemistry is used in individual products. The brand has made some sustainability pledges but remains silent on fluorochemical alternatives in performance apparel. No major safety recalls or formaldehyde violations specific to Tommy Hilfiger jackets are on public record, suggesting baseline compliance with apparel standards.
How it compares in its category
This product is positioned as performance-grade casual wear, typical of mass-market outdoor jackets. Premium alternatives (Arc'teryx, Patagonia) increasingly disclose PFAS-free or low-PFAS water-repellent coating use; budget and mid-tier brands like Tommy Hilfiger often do not. The lack of disclosure is the differentiator here, not the material itself, which is standard polyester construction.
If you buy it
Wash infrequently and in cold water to slow water-repellent coating degradation and any potential leaching or fiber shedding. Do not tumble dry or expose to high heat, as this can damage the coating and release volatile residues. Replace the jacket when water no longer beads on the surface, typically 2-4 years with normal wear. If you have sensitivities to fragrance or chemical finishes, wash once before wearing to reduce residual coating odor.
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
- Tommy Hilfiger has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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