Toni Sailer · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Toni Sailer Kurt Print Jacket
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or seeks third-party verification.
This premium Austrian ski jacket uses a water-repellent coating finish, but Toni Sailer does not publicly disclose PFAS or treatment details. High-end outerwear typically uses water-repellent finishes, often PFAS-based. Without lab data or certification, seek brands with verified PFAS-free claims.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Toni Sailer Kurt Print Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Kurt Print Jacket is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, standard for ski wear. Polyester itself is stable when worn, but the water-repellent coating is the critical exposure point, most ski jackets use fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) to repel water and resist staining, which can persist in the body and environment. Toni Sailer has not publicly disclosed whether their water-repellent coating is fluorine-free or fluorinated, leaving the specific chemistry unknown.
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
Polyester ski jackets typically use PFAS-based water repellents; Toni Sailer's silence on chemistry strongly suggests conventional water-repellent coating without verification of fluorine-free status. PFAS graded separately (20/100); compounds can shed through wear and washing.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabric and print finishes may contain residual formaldehyde from manufacturing or resin-based dyes. Ski jackets typically undergo dyeing and setting processes; levels vary by production standard. No specific test data available for this model, but risk is inherent to polyester apparel category.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
The 'Print' designation suggests screen-printed or dyed graphics. Conventional polyester prints may use azo dyes or pigments containing cadmium, chromium, or other heavy metals. No brand certification (e.g., Oeko-Tex 100) disclosed for this jacket, so standard polyester print risk profile applies.
Source, FDA ↗Antimony in polyester fiber
Polyester production sometimes uses antimony as a catalyst. Concentrations in finished fabric are typically low and not considered a skin exposure hazard during normal wear, but antimony can leach in acidic or degraded conditions. No specific data for Toni Sailer's polyester sourcing.
Flame retardants
Some ski-jacket membranes and coatings include brominated or phosphorus-based flame retardants for safety compliance. Toni Sailer does not publish a list of restricted substances, so the presence of flame retardants beyond legal minimums is not ruled out but cannot be confirmed without direct inquiry.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Toni Sailer is an Austrian luxury ski-wear brand with no publicly available PFAS disclosure statements, certifications (e.g., GOTS, Bluesign), or commitments to fluorine-free alternatives as of available records. The brand does not appear on lists of companies with transparent water-repellent coating sourcing or third-party verification. Silence on this issue in the ski-apparel category is notable because many competitors (Arc'teryx, Patagonia, some Salomon lines) have begun disclosing or transitioning away from PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
How it compares in its category
Premium ski jackets in this price range often use either legacy PFAS-based water-repellent coating or newer fluorine-free alternatives (polyether polyols, silicone, paraffin). Toni Sailer's lack of transparency is a competitive disadvantage relative to brands that explicitly state 'PFC-free' or 'fluorine-free water-repellent coating.' Without disclosure, this jacket carries the assumed risk profile of conventional water-repellent coating formulations, which is higher than brands committed to non-fluorinated coatings.
If you buy it
Wash separately in cold water and air-dry to minimize any potential leaching of coating or dyes. Avoid dry-cleaning, which can damage the water-repellent coating and introduce perchloroethylene exposure. Do not expose to direct heat or tumble-dry. Replace the jacket if the water-repellent coating visibly degrades (water no longer beads), as reapplication products often contain PFAS; instead, retire it or seek a fluorine-free reproofing service if available locally.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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