Trespass · Camping Tents & Tarps
Trespass Torrisdale Waterproof Tent
Waterproof tent with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear, skip if concerned.
Trespass won't reveal the coating chemistry or PFAS status for this tent. Waterproof treatments often contain PFAS, but this brand offers no transparency or third-party verification.
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Material
polyester with waterproof coating, type unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Trespass Torrisdale Waterproof Tent is made of, ingredients and materials
The Torrisdale uses polyester fabric with an applied waterproof coating, but Trespass does not publicly specify whether this coating is fluorocarbon-based (PFAS), silicone, or another chemistry. Polyester itself is chemically stable and non-toxic, but the durability and composition of the waterproof layer determine long-term safety and environmental impact. Unspecified coatings are common in budget camping gear and often degrade over 3-5 years of UV and weather exposure, potentially releasing particles.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Waterproof coating degradation and particle shedding
Polyester tent coatings, especially budget formulations, typically degrade after 3-5 years of UV and moisture cycling. As coating fails, small particles may shed into contact areas; composition unknown, so chemical identity of shed particles is unconfirmed.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) from applied coating
New polyester tents often emit odors from waterproof coatings during initial use. No specific off-gassing data is available for this model, but solvent-based or polyurethane coatings common in this price range can off-gas temporarily; risk is short-term and decreases with airing.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester fabric manufacturing may include formaldehyde-based resins in dye-setting or finishing steps. Trespass does not provide material certifications (Bluesign, OEKO-TEX) that would exclude this, so residual formaldehyde cannot be ruled out, though concentrations in outdoor fabrics are typically lower than in apparel.
Source, ATSDR ↗Unspecified antimicrobial or water-repellent additives
Budget polyester tents may use antimicrobial or water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatments that are not disclosed. These can include heavy metal-based or halogenated compounds; without brand transparency, the presence and identity of such additives remain unclear.
What’s reassuring
Flame retardants
No flame retardant treatment is known or advertised for this tent. Most camping tents are not treated with chemical flame retardants, but some budget brands do apply them; Trespass does not disclose this, so it remains unconfirmed.
Source, EPA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Trespass is a UK outdoor retailer with no public commitments to PFAS phase-out or material transparency. The company does not advertise certifications such as Bluesign, GOTS, or fluorocarbon-free claims for this tent. No major safety recalls or contamination incidents are on record for this model, but the lack of disclosure makes it difficult to assess chemical risk independently.
How it compares in its category
Most budget polyester tents (under £100) use unspecified coatings; premium brands increasingly disclose PFAS-free alternatives or silicone treatments. This tent is typical for its price tier and not an outlier in terms of transparency gaps. Consumers seeking lower chemical risk should look for brands explicitly stating PFAS-free or fluorocarbon-free certifications, which remain uncommon in budget segments.
If you buy it
Store dry and out of direct sunlight to slow coating degradation. Inspect annually for whitening, peeling, or loss of water beading, which signals the waterproof layer is failing. If coating fails, the tent is no longer weatherproof and replacement is the practical remedy. Avoid prolonged contact with skin if the coating begins to flake, and air out the tent in open air rather than in living spaces to minimize any volatile off-gassing from the applied coating.
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
- Trespass has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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