Volcom · Ski & Snowboard Jackets
Volcom Men's Dua Gore-Tex Insulated Jacket
Gore-Tex contains Teflon-type coating or Volcom makes no PFAS disclosure or skip if concerned.
This jacket uses Gore-Tex, a proprietary Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating waterproof-breathable membrane. Volcom makes no public statement on PFAS in their products or supply chain.
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Material
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating film) with polyester outer/lining
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Volcom Men's Dua Gore-Tex Insulated Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
This jacket uses Gore-Tex, a Teflon-family coating membrane (Teflon-type coating-based film) laminated between polyester shells. Gore-Tex itself is chemically inert once manufactured, but the membrane is inherently fluorinated; manufacturing and end-of-life disposal involve PFAS chemistry. The outer polyester shell and inner lining are typical synthetic textiles. No coating degradation hazards are unique to Gore-Tex versus other laminated membranes, but the Teflon-family coating film can shed microparticles if the outer layer is abraded severely.
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.
Teflon-family coating microparticles from membrane abrasion
Gore-Tex Teflon-type coating film can shed microparticles if the outer polyester shell is heavily abraded (e.g., from rough use on rocks). Inhalation or ingestion risk is low in normal wear, but accumulation in garment care cycles is not quantified.
Coating degradation over time
The water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish on the outer polyester can degrade with washing and UV exposure, reducing waterproofness within 2-5 years. Once compromised, the jacket's protective function declines but no new hazards are introduced.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Polyester membranes and linings may be treated with formaldehyde-based wrinkle resistance or mildew inhibitors. Off-gassing risk is minimal during wear but possible during initial storage or if jacket is stored damp.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Azo dyes in polyester shell or lining
No specific testing of this Volcom jacket for restricted azo dyes is on record. Polyester textiles can contain azo dyes linked to aniline leaching; most mainstream brands do not disclose.
Antimony in polyester
Polyester is sometimes produced with antimony catalysts; no known contamination in Volcom jackets, but polyester sourcing is not disclosed.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Volcom is privately held (now part of Authentic Brands Group) and makes no public PFAS disclosure or sustainability commitments specific to waterproof membranes. The brand does not publish third-party certifications (Bluesign, GOTS, etc.) for this product line. No major recalls or hazard controversies are documented for Volcom outerwear. This silence on PFAS is typical across most ski jacket brands; Gore-Tex itself does not market PFAS-free alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Gore-Tex jackets sit at the premium end of waterproof insulated ski wear. Alternatives include polyurethane or polyether membranes (e.g., Polartec NeoShell, eVent), which also contain fluorinated water-repellent treatments or other synthetics, so PFAS trade-offs are not unique to Volcom. Most mainstream ski jackets in this price tier use laminated synthetics with similar hazard profiles. Gore-Tex is more durable and breathable than cheaper coated nylon, reducing long-term replacement frequency.
If you buy it
Wash in cool water with minimal detergent to preserve the membrane's water-repellency and avoid coating breakdown. Avoid heat drying; air dry to prevent stress on the laminate. Do not dry-clean or use solvents. Check seams and the outer layer annually for abrasion or peeling; if the laminate delaminates, the jacket loses waterproofing and should be retired. Store dry and away from direct heat or sunlight to extend membrane life.
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
- Volcom has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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