Is Garmont PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, Garmont 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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hiking shoes Garmont Cima WP
Nubuck leather upper; waterproof membrane (unspecified); rubber sole
Waterproof hiking shoes carry inherent PFAS risk; no transparency from Garmont, proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Akron Gtx
Gore-Tex membrane with synthetic upper
Lower concern but no public PFAS disclosure; Gore-Tex historically used PFOA but has phased it; Garmont silent on specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Akron GTX Hiking Shoes
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof lining)
Skip or accept moderate PFAS risk; Gore-Tex contains Teflon-family coating but Garmont makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Akron Mid Gtx
Gore-Tex® membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof-breathable layer)
Skip unless durability outweighs PFAS risk; Gore-Tex is Teflon-type coating-based with no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Chrono GTX Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane with textile upper and rubber sole
Gore-Tex waterproofing likely contains Teflon-type coating-based chemistry; Garmont offers no PFAS transparency, skip if PFAS-free is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trace Mid Boa Gtx
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) + textile upper
Moderate PFAS concern, waterproof hiking boot with Gore-Tex; skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX
Nubuck/suede leather upper, GORE-TEX membrane
GORE-TEX waterproofing carries inherent PFAS concern; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Chrono Gtx
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof layer)
Caution: Gore-Tex waterproofing typically uses Teflon-type coating; Garmont discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dragontail MNT GTX
Gore-Tex membrane with nylon upper
Gore-Tex likely contains legacy PFAS; Garmont silent on PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's T8 Bifida Boots
Leather, synthetic, waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Waterproof boots likely water-repellent coating treated; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Dragontail G-Dry Hiking Shoes
Textile upper with G-Dry waterproof membrane
Hiking shoes with waterproof treatment, PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pinnacle Trek Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane, leather, synthetic uppers
Gore-Tex traditionally uses Teflon-type coating; Garmont does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men Hiking shoes Garmont 9.81 Onyx GTX
textile upper with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane
Gore-Tex likely contains PFAS; Garmont does not disclose treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Groove G-Dry Hiking Shoes
Textile upper with G-Dry waterproof treatment
Waterproof hiking shoe; PFAS risk unclear without treatment disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Dragontail MNT Evo GTX Approach Shoes
Textile upper with Gore-Tex waterproof membrane
Gore-Tex likely contains PFAS; brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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