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
Yulex rubber (synthetic alternative rubber)
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
Yulex neoprene alternative with likely water-repellent coating finish
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
Yulex (synthetic rubber alternative to neoprene)
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
Yulex (synthetic rubber) back; neoprene or neoprene-blend front with unspecified water-repellent coating
Low transparency on water-repellent coating, skip unless Finisterre confirms PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Finisterre
Snow Peak + Finisterre Women's Chest Zip Wetsuit
neoprene/nylon with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Finisterre discloses wetsuit coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Finisterre
Men's Nieuwland 3s Yulex Wetsuit
Yulex synthetic rubber (limestone-based alternative to neoprene)
Lower-concern option for wetsuits, but no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Nieuwland 2e Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit
Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-alternative base with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
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
Yulex (synthetic rubber) with presumed water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Finisterre confirms their Yulex wetsuit water-repellent coating process is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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