Fjord Ski Jacket
Skip, waterproof ski jacket with undisclosed water-repellent coating; typical PFAS risk absent brand commitment.
The Fjord is a performance winter shell likely treated with water-repellent coating, a category historically associated with PFAS use. The brand provides no public disclosure about PFAS content, treatment chemistry, or third-party verification. Without material transparency or certification, assume higher concern.
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Material
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fjord Ski Jacket is made of, ingredients and materials
The Fjord Ski Jacket uses a synthetic shell (likely polyester or nylon) with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment applied to the outer surface. water-repellent coating coatings on ski jackets are conventionally formulated with fluorinated compounds (PFAS family), though the brand has not disclosed the specific chemistry. The shell itself may off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during initial use and storage, particularly in warm conditions, as is typical for synthetic outerwear.
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
The brand does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; standard ski-jacket coatings are PFAS-based. Risk occurs during manufacture, initial wear (inhalation/dermal contact with coating particles), and repeated washing/wear cycle degradation releasing microparticles.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from synthetic shell
Polyester and nylon shells commonly release formaldehyde-based finishes and plasticizers during storage and initial use, particularly when new or stored in warm conditions. Concentration depends on manufacturing origin and ventilation during wear.
Degradation and microfiber shedding of synthetic shell
With repeated washing and abrasion, polyester/nylon shells shed microfibers; this is a known issue across synthetic ski wear. Environmental and potential inhalation exposure increases with jacket age and washing frequency.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Synthetic outerwear sometimes includes formaldehyde resins for wrinkle resistance or shape retention. The brand does not publish formaldehyde limits; outgassing typically decreases after first wash but can persist in seams and sealing tapes.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No specific testing or recalls linked to ski jackets. Industry practice for premium outerwear typically includes azo-dye screening, but the brand provides no public documentation of chemical compliance or testing.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand maintains a silent stance on PFAS use and has made no public commitment to transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry or to alternatives with lower concern. The brand does not appear in major outdoor-apparel sustainability indices (like the Outdoor Industry Association's chemical safety standards) or hold third-party certifications for chemical safety. No documented recalls or controversies specific to this model are on record, but absence of disclosure is itself a red flag for a premium ski jacket.
How it compares in its category
Most ski jackets in the brand's price range use traditional fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings; however, competitors like Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and Rab have begun transitioning to PFAS-free or disclosed water-repellent coating options (e.g., wax-based or fluorine-free polymer coatings). The brand's refusal to disclose puts it behind industry leaders on chemical transparency. For equivalent performance, alternatives with certified PFAS-free water-repellent coating are now available in the same performance tier.
If you buy it
Wear outdoors in well-ventilated conditions for the first few uses to allow initial VOC off-gassing to dissipate. Wash the jacket in cool water with minimal detergent before first wear to reduce residual water-repellent coating particles and finishes. Avoid prolonged storage in sealed bags; store in a breathable garment bag in a cool, dry place. Expect water-repellent coating to degrade after 30-50 wash cycles; re-application kits exist but typically also contain PFAS unless explicitly labeled otherwise.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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