Is Black Diamond PFAS-free?
Across 43 graded products, Black Diamond 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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Waterproof Overmitts
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact Black Diamond directly, no PFAS disclosure on waterproof overmitts raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Crew Gloves
Synthetic glove shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Climbing gloves typically use water-repellent coating finishes; Black Diamond has not disclosed PFAS status, skip if PFAS-conscious.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Soloist Gloves
Synthetic leather/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, climbing gloves often use PFAS-based water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Terminator Gloves
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Guide Gloves
Leather palm with synthetic/nylon upper; water-repellent coating-treated
Skip or contact Black Diamond directly, water-resistant gloves typically use PFAS water-repellent coating finishes; no disclosure means uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Glissade Gloves
Leather palm, synthetic inserts with water-repellent coating finish
Climbing gloves with likely water-repellent coating; no PFAS disclosure from Black Diamond, contact brand for details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Spark Gloves
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Typical climbing gloves with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, skip if PFAS exposure is a concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Mercury Mitts
Synthetic insulation with water-repellent coating-treated nylon/polyester shell
Insulated winter gloves likely use water-repellent treatment; Black Diamond doesn't disclose PFAS status, contact brand or choose verified alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dawn Patrol Pants
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating treatment
Uncertain risk, Black Diamond discloses no PFAS stance on this water-repellent coating pant; skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Alpine Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Moderate PFAS risk from standard water-repellent coating treatment; brand silent on PFAS, ask or seek alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Alpine Light Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip or contact Black Diamond directly, water-repellent coating treatment risk unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Black Diamond Alpine Hybrid Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Alpine hybrid pants use water-repellent coating; Black Diamond discloses no PFAS details, typical for outdoor apparel but leaves uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Recon Stretch Ski Pants
nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Ski pants likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Black Diamond silent on chemistry, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Vision Hybrid Pants
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Black Diamond discloses or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Fineline Stretch Full Zip Pants
Nylon stretch fabric with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating treatment details; standard technical pants often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pursuit Hybrid Pants
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Moderate concern, hybrid pants likely have water-repellent coating treatment but Black Diamond discloses nothing about PFAS; skip if you prioritize transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Legend Gloves
Leather/synthetic upper with water-repellent coating-treated exterior
Skip unless Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, outdoor gloves commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pursuit Pants
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Sequence Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate PFAS risk, typical water-repellent coating outdoor pants with no transparency on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dirtbag Pants
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Black Diamond confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment; standard climbing pants use legacy fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Dirtbag Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Higher uncertainty, climbing pants often use water-repellent coating coatings; Black Diamond hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mega Light Tent
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Typical tent with standard water-repellent coating treatment, likely contains PFAS, but no public lab data or brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ahwahnee Tent
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent) treatment
Higher PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating; Black Diamond does not disclose water-repellent chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mission 4P Tent
Nylon ripstop / polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing is a common PFAS vector with no public transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eldorado Tent
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bombshelter Tent
Polyester/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
High-performance tent likely uses water-repellent coating; PFAS content unknown due to Black Diamond's silence on the issue.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Firstlight 3P Tent
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (treatment unknown)
Skip or contact Black Diamond for water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof tents commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Beta Light 2P Tent
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a common PFAS application.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mission 3 Person Tent
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Standard outdoor tent with likely PFAS-based water treatment; seek PFAS-free claim or test data before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Highline Stretch Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Black Diamond discloses their water-repellent coating treatment; rain pants commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Highline Stretch Rain Pants
Nylon or polyamide base with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Fineline Stretch Full Zip Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Higher PFAS concern due to likely water-repellent coating treatment; Black Diamond has not disclosed specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Stormline Stretch Rain Pants
nylon stretch with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Stormline Stretch Rain Pants
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; many rain pants use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Mission Alpine Shell Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Alpine shell pants likely treated with water-repellent coating, typical for this category, but Black Diamond discloses nothing about PFAS chemistry or safer alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Dawn Patrol Softshell Jacket
Softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Softshell jackets carry PFAS risk via water-repellent coating treatment; Black Diamond has not disclosed PFAS status, request details before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Fineline Stretch Shell
Stretch shell with water-repellent coating treatment (polyester/nylon blend)
Skip or contact Black Diamond directly, waterproof apparel typically uses PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Strataline Stretch Shell Waterproof Jacket
nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Black Diamond directly, waterproof shell lacks PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Distance Wind Shell Jacket
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dawn Patrol Shell
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Alpine Start Hoody
Synthetic shell (likely polyester) with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, outdoor apparel's default waterproofing often relies on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Highline Stretch Shell Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, outdoor shells commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Diamond Softshell Jacket - Men's
Softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless Black Diamond discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; softshell waterproofing is a common PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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