F

Is Finisterre PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Finisterre averages F (26/100). 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

Finisterre Women's 2mm Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit

Finisterre

Women's 2mm Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit

Yulex rubber (synthetic alternative rubber)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern wetsuit; Yulex is a PFAS-free rubber standard, but Finisterre makes no explicit claim.

Risky category by default

Finisterre Men's Snow Peak Yulex Chest Zip Wetsuit

Finisterre

Men's Snow Peak Yulex Chest Zip Wetsuit

Yulex neoprene alternative with likely water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern choice for wetsuits, but water-repellent coating status unclear, contact brand for PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Finisterre Women's Yulex Back Zip Wetsuit

Finisterre

Women's Yulex Back Zip Wetsuit

Yulex (synthetic rubber alternative to neoprene)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern; Yulex is a safer neoprene alternative, but waterproofing chemistry is not disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Finisterre Nieuwland 3/2 Yulex Back Zip Wetsuit in Ink / Manuka

Finisterre

Nieuwland 3/2 Yulex Back Zip Wetsuit in Ink / Manuka

Yulex (synthetic rubber) back; neoprene or neoprene-blend front with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Low transparency on water-repellent coating, skip unless Finisterre confirms PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Snow Peak + Finisterre Women's Chest Zip Wetsuit

Finisterre

Snow Peak + Finisterre Women's Chest Zip Wetsuit

neoprene/nylon with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Finisterre discloses wetsuit coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Finisterre Men's Nieuwland 3s Yulex Wetsuit

Finisterre

Men's Nieuwland 3s Yulex Wetsuit

Yulex synthetic rubber (limestone-based alternative to neoprene)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern option for wetsuits, but no PFAS transparency from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Finisterre Nieuwland 2e Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit

Finisterre

Nieuwland 2e Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit

Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-alternative base with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern alternative wetsuit, but water-repellent coating treatment source unconfirmed, contact brand for PFAS assurance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Finisterre Men's Nieuwland 4s Yulex Wetsuit

Finisterre

Men's Nieuwland 4s Yulex Wetsuit

Yulex (synthetic rubber) with presumed water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Finisterre confirms their Yulex wetsuit water-repellent coating process is PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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