Is Cotopaxi PFAS-free?
Across 30 graded products, Cotopaxi averages F (25/100). 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 Salto Ripstop Pants
nylon ripstop fabric, no water-resistant coating mentioned
Lower-concern choice; ripstop nylon without explicit water-repellent coating treatment minimizes PFAS risk, but Cotopaxi's silence on materials leaves room for doubt.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Subo Pants
Nylon ripstop (water-repellent coating-treated)
Lower-concern baseline; no waterproofing language confirms likely no intentional PFAS water-repellent coating, but brand is silent on chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ambato Wide Leg Pant Women's
Nylon blend (primary), standard weave construction
Lower concern; standard apparel with no documented PFAS-prone features, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Coraje Tech Pant
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or demand transparency, water-repellent coating nylon typically uses PFAS; Cotopaxi discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Coraje Tech Pant
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment (brand unspecified)
Proceed with caution, typical tech pant likely has PFAS-based water-repellent coating, but Cotopaxi discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Losdos Zip-Off Pants
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish (treatment unspecified)
Zip-off convertible pants with likely water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Coraje Tech Utility Pant
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Cotopaxi clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, most tech utility pants use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Coraje Tech Cargo Pant
Nylon/recycled polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate caution: cargo pant with water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS, but Cotopaxi's transparency and recycled materials focus suggest lower-risk application.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Teca Half Zip Windbreaker
Nylon ripstop with water-resistant coating (water-repellent coating treatment unspecified)
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker
Recycled nylon with unspecified water-repellent coating
Moderate PFAS concern due to water-repellent finish with no transparency; Cotopaxi's sustainability focus doesn't address PFCs.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Capa Insulated Jacket
Synthetic insulation (likely polyester) with water-repellent coating-treated shell
Insulated jacket with typical water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unknown; Cotopaxi does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pacaya Lite Hooded Jacket
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Moderate PFAS concern, lightweight rain jacket with likely fluorinated water-repellent coating; Cotopaxi has not disclosed PFAS use or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Trico Hybrid Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating treatment; fleece hybrid construction
Hybrid jacket with likely water-repellent coating finish, standard risk profile; no PFAS transparency from Cotopaxi.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Yermo Hooded Jacket
Recycled nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or contact Cotopaxi for water-repellent coating chemistry, recycled nylon + water-repellent finish raises PFAS risk without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Capa Insulated Hooded Jacket
Synthetic insulation (likely polyester), nylon shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Cotopaxi clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Pacaya 2.0 Insulated Hooded Jacket
Recycled nylon with water-repellent coating finish; synthetic insulation
Moderate concern, insulated jacket with undisclosed water-repellent coating; Cotopaxi has not publicly committed to PFAS-free finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Tasra 16L Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Mid-range PFAS risk; backpack durability likely relies on water-repellent coating treatment, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Allpa Mini Travel Pack
Recycled nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Travel pack likely treated with legacy water-repellent coating; Cotopaxi's PFAS stance unclear, contact brand for specifics before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Abierto 26L Daypack
Recycled nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating daypack with no disclosed PFAS info, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Allpa 18L Daypack
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Batac 16L Backpack
Nylon with unspecified water-resistant coating
Unknown PFAS risk; Cotopaxi's coating details are opaque.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Elqui 24L Backpack
Recycled nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, reputable brands now specify PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Chiquillo 26L Backpack
Nylon with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kelty Supernova Down Sleeping Bag
Down fill with synthetic shell (water-repellent coating-treated nylon/polyester)
Skip unless Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, down bags commonly use legacy PFAS treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Cielo Rain Jacket
Polyester with unspecified water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Cotopaxi clarifies their water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant jackets often use PFAS but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Rayu Rain Jacket
Recycled nylon with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Cielo Rain Jacket
Ripstop nylon with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Cielo Rain Trench
Recycled polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment (unspecified chemistry)
Skip unless Cotopaxi discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; rain jackets are high-risk PFAS category without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Rayu Rain Parka
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Moderate uncertainty: rain parka with water-repellent coating finish but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Rayu Rain Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (composition unspecified)
Unclear PFAS risk; brand offers no water-repellent coating transparency, contact Cotopaxi directly before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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