Is Atomic PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Atomic 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
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Men's Tour Jacket
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorochemical-based)
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to fluorine-free water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Backland Windstopper Jacket
Windstopper membrane with water-repellent coating (likely polyester/nylon base)
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alps Jacket
Likely polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof ski jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Jacket
Nylon/polyester shell with waterproof treatment (water-repellent coating unspecified)
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tour Jacket
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Revent 3l Ski Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent) finish
Likely uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Atomic makes no public disclosure, skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Backland Gore-tex Paclite Jacket
Gore-Tex Paclite (ePTFE membrane with PU backing)
Gore-Tex Paclite historically uses PFOA/PFAS water-repellent coating; Atomic provides no transparency, skip until verified PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Backland Midlayer M
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Atomic discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, merino midlayers often use fluorinated water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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