Is Houdini PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Houdini 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
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Patagonia Men's Houdini Rock Climbing Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating treatment (Houdini Dry)
Lower-concern choice, Houdini and Patagonia both phased out PFAS-based water-repellent coating and use third-party verified alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Patagonia Houdini Running Pants
Synthetic nylon shell with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating; Patagonia/Houdini do not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dock Pants
Recycled polyester with water-repellent coating treatment
Low transparency; water-repellent coating treatment type unknown, skip unless brand clarifies PFAS-free coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Wadi Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Houdini discloses its water-repellent coating chemistry, water-resistant outdoor pants commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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M's Go Men Pants Ii
Synthetic blend with water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorinated)
High-end outdoor apparel likely treated with legacy PFAS; Houdini does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Omni Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Skip or verify, Houdini doesn't disclose PFAS status on water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pace Light Pants
Nylon/polyamide blend with water-repellent coating finish
Lightweight outdoor pants with standard water-repellent coating, likely contains PFAS but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's More Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Uncertain risk, Houdini doesn't disclose water-repellent coating chemistry; sustainable positioning suggests lower PFAS likelihood but offers no proof.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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