F

Is Holden PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Holden 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

Holden Women's Insulated Shelby Pant

Holden

Women's Insulated Shelby Pant

Insulated shell with water-repellent coating-treated synthetic outer layer

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, insulated winter pants typically use PFAS-based water repellency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Women's Holden Snow Bib

Holden

Women's Holden Snow Bib

Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water resistance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Holden Men's 2L Powder Bib

Holden

Men's 2L Powder Bib

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Holden Women's Standard Twill Shell Snowboard Pants

Holden

Women's Standard Twill Shell Snowboard Pants

Twill cotton blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HOLDEN Women's Hybrid Down Joggers

Holden

Women's Hybrid Down Joggers

Hybrid down (down/synthetic blend) with water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, hybrid down jackets routinely use PFAS water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's 3-Layer Cordura Alpine Ski Pants

Holden

Men's 3-Layer Cordura Alpine Ski Pants

Cordura nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HOLDEN Men's All- Mountain 2L Shell Ski Pants

Holden

Men's All- Mountain 2L Shell Ski Pants

2L polyester shell with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Holden Women's Skinny Snow Pants

Holden

Women's Skinny Snow Pants

Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish (coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Holden discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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