Is Gore-Tex PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Gore-Tex averages F (16/100). 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
Gore-Tex
Lightweight GORE-TEX Shell Jacket
Expanded Teflon-type coating (ePTFE) membrane with PFC waterproof/breathable finish
Lower-concern option among waterproof apparel, but PFAS use is inherent to the technology.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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Rain Pants
ePTFE membrane laminate (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) + water-repellent coating treatment
Known PFAS-containing technology; GORE-TEX has not committed to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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Gore Men's GORE-TEX Paclite Rain Jacket
ePTFE membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) with Teflon-family coating water-repellent coating finish
Known Teflon-type coating core; GORE-TEX does not disclose PFAS-free status, skip if PFAS-free apparel is your priority.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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Marmot Women's Waypoint GORE-TEX Rain Jacket
GORE-TEX polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon-type coating) membrane laminate
Skip if PFAS-concerned; GORE-TEX jackets use Teflon-type coating, a Teflon-family coating with known PFAS legacy, and the brand discloses nothing about reformulation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Carhartt Men's Carhartt Super Dux Gore-Tex Pants
Cotton blend with GORE-TEX membrane (water-repellent coating treatment)
Higher PFAS risk due to GORE-TEX waterproofing; no brand transparency on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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GORE Men's GORE-TEX PACLITE Pants
Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating membrane laminate with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until GORE-TEX discloses PFAS content or offers a certified PFAS-free alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gorewear Men's Lupra Gore-Tex Cycling Pants
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based laminate)
Skip unless GORE-TEX discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, Teflon-family coating core raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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686 Men's GORE-TEX Windstopper Voyager Pants
GORE-TEX membrane with nylon shell; water-repellent coating treatment
Lower-risk but unverified, GORE-TEX likely PFOA-free but still uses Teflon-family coating; silent on water-repellent coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Marmot Women's Mitre Peak Waterproof GORE-TEX Active Pants
GORE-TEX membrane (ePTFE-based)
GORE-TEX apparel carries inherent PFAS risk; brand discloses nothing about treatment composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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REI Co-op Men's First Chair GTX Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane (ePTFE-based Teflon-family coating) with water-repellent coating treatment
Higher PFAS concern due to GORE-TEX membrane; REI/GORE-TEX offer no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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Arc'teryx Men's Beta Jacket
GORE-TEX (ePTFE membrane with water-repellent coating treatment)
PFAS concern is inherent to GORE-TEX; no brand commitment to phase out or disclose.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Men's
GORE-TEX membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating) with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower PFAS concern than legacy water-repellent coating, but Teflon-family coating membrane means PFAS exposure likely; no public disclosure from Arc'teryx or GORE-TEX on PFAS content.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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Goretex rain pants Genuine Dutch army waterproof outdoor wet weather trousers W38-40 L31
Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating membrane laminate (GORE-TEX)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; GORE-TEX uses legacy Teflon-family coating with well-known PFAS composition.
⚠Fluoropolymer coating
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The North Face Men's All Terrain Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating) with water-repellent coating finish
Higher PFAS concern, GORE-TEX uses Teflon-type coating; brand discloses no PFAS efforts or third-party verification.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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Arc'teryx Beta Pant Men's
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene/Teflon-type coating) with water-repellent coating treatment
Teflon-type coating-based waterproofing carries inherent PFAS concern; no public disclosure from Arc'teryx or GORE-TEX on water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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