Is Burton PFAS-free?
Across 10 graded products, Burton 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 Ballast GORE-TEX 2L Pants
GORE-TEX 2L membrane laminate (polytetrafluoroethylene-based)
Skip unless you accept Teflon-type coating-membrane risk; Burton discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Reserve 2L 3-In-1 Pants
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Skip or contact Burton, silent on PFAS in a 3-in-1 waterproof jacket where water-repellent coating chemistry matters most.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Cyclic GORE-TEX 2L Jacket
GORE-TEX 2L membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof/breathable layer)
Proceed with caution: GORE-TEX inherently contains PFAS; Burton discloses nothing about alternatives or PFAS commitment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Reserve GORE-TEX 2L Insulated Jacket
GORE-TEX 2L membrane + synthetic insulation
High uncertainty, GORE-TEX waterproofing history with PFAS suggests caution; skip if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Tuvak GORE-TEX C-Knit 3L Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating) with C-Knit backing
Skip or research further, GORE-TEX inherently contains Teflon-type coating; Burton makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Acamar GORE-TEX Pro 3L Jacket
GORE-TEX Pro 3L membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
High PFAS concern, GORE-TEX Pro uses Teflon-type coating; Burton makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's 2L GORE-TEX SWASH JACKET
GORE-TEX membrane laminate (Teflon-family coating-based)
Higher PFAS risk due to GORE-TEX; Burton offers no transparency or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Futuretrust 2L Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish (coating unspecified)
Likely water-repellent coating-treated jacket; PFAS risk typical for category unless Burton discloses otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Reserve 2L Insulated Jacket
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating treatment; fleece/nylon interior
Typical insulated jacket with likely PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Burton silent on chemistry, consider alternatives with explicit PFAS-free claims.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Reserve GORE-TEX 2L Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane + polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
GORE-TEX waterproofing typically uses PFAS; Burton discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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