F

Is Arcteryx PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Arcteryx averages F (20/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Arc'teryx Gamma Jacket Men's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Gamma Jacket Men's

Nylon blend shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Soft-shell jacket with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, Arc'teryx doesn't disclose PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Men's Incendo Hybrid Hoody

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Men's Incendo Hybrid Hoody

Nylon face with water-repellent coating treatment; fleece backing

F
F · High PFAS

Typical hybrid outdoor wear with water-repellent coating, Arc'teryx provides no PFAS disclosure; higher caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody Men's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody Men's

Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating treatment likely present but Arc'teryx provides no public disclosure, lower confidence warrants caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoody Men's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Gamma LT Hoody Men's

Nylon softshell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating-treated softshells typically contain PFAS; Arc'teryx does not disclose use or alternatives, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Serratus Hoody Men's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Serratus Hoody Men's

Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

water-repellent coating hoody with opaque coating chemistry, Arc'teryx doesn't disclose PFAS status; moderate caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Squamish Jacket Men's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Squamish Jacket Men's

Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown PFAS status; Arc'teryx does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, proceed with caution if PFAS exposure is a concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody Women's

Arcteryx

Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody Women's

Nylon/polyamide shell with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-risk softshell, but Arc'teryx silent on water-repellent coating chemistry, skip if PFAS-free matters to you.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Arc teryx Beta SL Jacket Men's

Arcteryx

Arc teryx Beta SL Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex membrane with nylon shell

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, Gore-Tex's PFAS status is undisclosed; skip if PFAS-concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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