Is Holmenkol PFAS-free?
Across 20 graded products, Holmenkol averages F (55/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Holmenkol C or better, safest first
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Natural Skiwax Bar
Natural hydrocarbon wax blend
Lower-concern choice; natural wax formulation typically avoids PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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- Holmenkol Natural Wax Paste
Natural wax paste (paraffin/beeswax base)
Lower PFAS concern; natural wax ski paste unlikely to contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Beta Mix Ski & Snowboard Wax
Hydrocarbon-based ski wax blend
Lower-concern wax; no known PFAS formulation, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Grip Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend (ski/snowboard grip wax)
Lower PFAS concern; traditional wax formulation unlikely to contain intentional fluorochemicals.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Natural Ski Wax Fluid
Natural wax blend (hydrocarbon-based)
Lower PFAS concern, natural wax formulations typically avoid fluorinated additives, but verify full ingredient list with brand.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Natural Ski Wax Bar
Natural wax blend (no synthetic Teflon-family coating disclosed)
Lower concern, natural wax formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no explicit commitment.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Universal Pink Ski Wax
Hydrocarbon wax blend
Ski wax unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no assurance.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Alphamix Yellow
hydrocarbon wax blend ski base treatment
Hydrocarbon ski wax shows lower PFAS risk than fluorinated alternatives.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Betamix Red Ski Wax
hydrocarbon-based ski wax blend
Wax product with no known PFAS risk.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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Syntec FF Bar
Hydrocarbon wax blend (paraffin-based ski wax)
Ski wax, likely lower concern, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Cross Country Ski Grip
Wax-based ski grip (likely hydrocarbon blend; coating composition unspecified)
Skip due to lack of transparency; PFAS risk unknown for this grip formulation.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
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Unisex Adult Klister Ski Wax
Hydrocarbon-based klister wax with fluorocarbon additives
Skip or contact Holmenkol directly, fluorocarbon ski waxes frequently contain PFAS; no public disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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HMK Superior Men's Snow Bibs
Polyester with water-repellent treatment (water-repellent coating type unspecified)
High PFAS risk due to waterproof coating with no disclosed formulation; skip unless brand clarifies.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hmk Outerwear Technologies Waterproof Ski Snowmobile Pants Mens Size S
Synthetic textile with waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Holmenkol discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aztech Mountain Hayden 3L Pant
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (chemistry unspecified)
Skip until Holmenkol discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Howl Shell Pant
Nylon with water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorinated)
Typical ski pants with unknown water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Volcom Men's Kleveland Snow Pants
synthetic textile with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified)
Skip until waterproofing chemistry is disclosed, snow pants need water-repellent coating, which commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mogul Pant, Shells, 4 Colors
Shell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless Holmenkol discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, silent stance on PFAS in outdoor shells is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wedze Men's 500 Warm Waterproof Snow Pants
Synthetic fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)
Skip or contact Holmenkol directly, waterproof snow pants carry PFAS risk and brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Volcom Men's L Gore-Tex Pant
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
Skip or contact brand, Gore-Tex is Teflon-type coating-based; Volcom/Holmenkol provide no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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