Toni Sailer · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
TONI SAILER HOWARD blue metal / 48
Avoid until Toni Sailer discloses coating composition or certifies PFAS-free.
This metal-frame ski goggle likely carries a waterproof or UV-protective coating, a common PFAS application in eyewear. Toni Sailer makes no PFAS avoidance disclosure or coating transparency.
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Material
Metal frame with unspecified waterproof/weather-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What TONI SAILER HOWARD blue metal / 48 is made of, ingredients and materials
The HOWARD features a metal frame (likely aluminum or steel) paired with an unspecified waterproof/weather-resistant coating system. Ski jackets rely on water-repellent finishes to function, and the industry standard for decades has been PFAS-based water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments, though non-fluorinated alternatives now exist. Without disclosure from Toni Sailer, the coating composition remains unknown, leaving PFAS exposure as a legitimate concern. The metal frame itself poses minimal chemical risk unless corroded 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.
PFAS
Ski jacket waterproofing almost universally relied on PFAS compounds until recently. Toni Sailer's refusal to disclose coating type suggests possible continued use of legacy fluorinated finishes, which can leach into water, soil, and bioaccumulate in humans over time.
Source, ATSDR ↗Degradation of waterproof finish with age
Over time, particularly after washing or thermal stress, water-repellent coating coatings break down. If Toni Sailer uses PFAS-based treatment, degradation does not eliminate PFAS; it may increase shedding into wash water and the environment.
What’s reassuring
Metal frame corrosion and leaching
Aluminum or steel frames in ski jackets are standard and pose minimal leaching risk when intact. Corrosion is cosmetic rather than toxicological; no established cadmium, lead, or antimony contamination reported in this product class.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Ski jacket textiles and seam construction are not known to introduce formaldehyde risk at levels of concern. No recalls or complaints on record for Toni Sailer outerwear in this regard.
Source, ATSDR ↗Flame retardants
This product shows no evidence of flame retardant treatment. Ski jackets are not typically required to meet flammability standards that would necessitate brominated or phosphorus-based additives.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Toni Sailer, an Austrian luxury ski wear brand, has no publicly available statements on PFAS avoidance, fluorinated coatings, or material certifications like bluesign or OEKO-TEX. The brand maintains a luxury positioning but does not appear to lead on chemical transparency compared to competitors like Patagonia or Arc'teryx, both of which have phased out legacy PFAS in outerwear. Absence of disclosure is itself a red flag in a category where PFAS use has become a reputational and regulatory issue.
How it compares in its category
Most premium ski jackets still rely on fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments, though an increasing segment now uses polyester-based or silicone-based waterproofing. Toni Sailer's silence mirrors many mid-to-luxury European brands that have not yet committed publicly to PFAS elimination. Brands with transparent supply chains (e.g., those certified bluesign or GOTS) explicitly state their coating chemistry; Toni Sailer does not, placing it in the less-transparent tier of the market.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat; washing should use cool water and mild detergent to preserve the coating. Avoid high-temperature dryers, which can degrade fluorinated water-repellent coating and theoretically increase migration risk. Expect the water-repellent finish to diminish after 2-3 seasons of heavy use; re-treatment kits exist but will reintroduce the same coating chemistry. If PFAS exposure is a priority concern, contact Toni Sailer directly requesting confirmation that the coating is PFAS-free before purchase.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Toni Sailer has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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