Trespass · Camping Tents & Tarps
Tent Trespass Swift Pop-Up
Pop-up tent with unspecified water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unclear.
Trespass won't disclose PFAS content or water-repellent coating details for this pop-up tent. Many pop-up tents use fluorinated water repellents, and brand silence limits confidence in lower risk.
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Material
polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Tent Trespass Swift Pop-Up is made of, ingredients and materials
The Trespass Swift uses polyester fabric with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach significant chemicals under normal camping conditions. However, water-repellent coating coatings are the primary chemical concern in modern tents; they may contain Teflon-type coating, silicone-based, or legacy fluorocarbon treatments. Without Trespass specifying their coating chemistry, you cannot confirm whether this tent uses PFAS-based repellents or lower-concern alternatives.
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
Trespass does not specify whether the water-repellent coating uses Teflon-type coating, fluorocarbon-free silicone, or another formulation. Legacy water-repellent coating treatments often contain PFAS; newer alternatives exist but are not confirmed here. This is the single largest chemical unknown in this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Azo dyes in polyester fabric
Polyester tents are commonly dyed with azo dyes; some formulations may release aromatic amines under sweat and friction. Trespass does not specify restricted azo dye compliance (ZDHC, Oeko-Tex, or similar standards). Risk is low in typical dry camping but could increase in wet, salty, or prolonged skin-contact scenarios.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Pop-up tents experience rapid fold-unfold stress; polyester fabrics with weakening water-repellent coating coatings may shed micro-fragments. No specific testing of Trespass products is on record, but this is a known wear pattern in budget pop-up tents with non-premium coatings.
What’s reassuring
Polyester fabric off-gassing
Polyester itself does not produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or off-gas significantly under normal storage and use. New tents may have a mild synthetic odor on first setup, which dissipates with ventilation and is not a safety concern.
Flame retardants
No evidence that Trespass applies flame-retardant chemicals to this tent fabric. Polyester is inherently melt-resistant but not flame-retardant; no regulatory requirement for tents mandates added flame retardants in most markets.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Trespass is a UK-based outdoor retailer with limited public chemical disclosure on their camping products. No certified PFAS-free claims, GOTS certifications, or independent test results are readily available for this model. The brand does not appear in major sustainability reports or chemical safety initiatives in the outdoor apparel sector, making it difficult to assess their supply chain transparency or chemical sourcing practices.
How it compares in its category
Pop-up tents typically prioritize fast setup over premium materials; the Trespass Swift sits in the mid-market segment. Many competitors in this price range also lack explicit PFAS-free certification. Higher-end brands (Nemo, Big Agnes) increasingly market PFAS-free water-repellent coating or fluorocarbon-free options; budget and mid-tier brands like Trespass rarely disclose this information, making direct comparison difficult.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow polyester and coating degradation. Avoid machine washing; rinse with fresh water and air-dry only, as washing agents can degrade water-repellent coating coatings. Replace the tent if the fabric shows persistent leaking or coating flaking, as repairs extend exposure to worn materials. Do not rely on this tent for high-moisture environments over extended periods without re-treating, though re-coating products introduce their own chemical uncertainty.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Trespass has made none
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