Is Icebreaker PFAS-free?
Across 27 graded products, Icebreaker averages F (44/100). 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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Men's Hike Medium Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (no water-repellent finish claimed)
Lower-concern choice; Icebreaker merino socks use untreated fibers without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Hike Medium Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (wool/nylon/elastane)
Lower PFAS concern for basic merino hiking socks unless water-repellent coating treatment applied, check product spec sheet.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Hike+ Light Crew Socks
Merino wool blend with nylon
Lower concern for PFAS; natural fiber base limits likelihood, but nylon content and lack of brand transparency create modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Lifestyle Ultra Light Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (primary); no documented water-repellent or stain treatment disclosed
Lower-concern socks; untreated wool blends typically avoid PFAS, but brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Hiking Socks - Various Styles & Colors - Odor
Merino wool blend (primary fiber)
Lower concern, natural fiber base, but Icebreaker doesn't disclose water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Hike Cool-Lite 3/4 Crew Socks
Merino wool blend with nylon
Lower PFAS concern for merino socks, but brand offers no transparency on dyes or finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Hike+ Heavy Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (primary); elastic/synthetic reinforcement in arch/toe
Lower PFAS concern for a basic wool hiking sock; no water-repellent coating or stain treatment claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Quantum Gloves
Merino wool blend, likely uncoated or standard knit
Lower-concern baseline for wool gloves; no known PFAS triggers, but Icebreaker has not publicly disclosed water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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260 Tech Glove Liner
Merino wool blend, likely polyester base
Lower PFAS concern; natural fiber liner without known water-resistant treatment, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Merino 200 Convertible Mittens
Merino wool blend; no chemical water-repellent coating disclosed
Lower-concern choice; merino wool with no disclosed water-repellent coating mitigates PFAS risk, but brand transparency is minimal.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Run+ Ultralight Micro Socks
Merino wool blend (primary); elastic/synthetic reinforcement
Lower PFAS concern, merino wool socks unlikely to require water-repellent coating treatment, but no public disclosure from Icebreaker.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Run+ Ultralight Mini Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (likely wool/synthetic base)
Lower PFAS concern; natural-fiber socks with no evidence of water-repellent coating treatment, but brand transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Ultralight Crew Socks
Merino wool blend (primary); elastane/nylon reinforcement
Lower concern for typical use; merino socks rarely need PFAS water-repellent coating, but Icebreaker's treatment practices are undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Run+ Ultralight Mini Socks
merino wool blend (wool/synthetic fibers)
Lower-concern baseline: merino socks rarely require water-repellent coating treatment, but verify fiber blend composition if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
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AG338 Ice Breaker Xtreme Performance Water Resistant Winter Lined Gloves - 4 Pair Pack
Synthetic textile with water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Icebreaker clarifies water-resistant treatment chemistry, likely water-repellent coating but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sierra Gloves Men's
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Merino base is lower concern; water-repellent coating treatment source unknown, contact Icebreaker directly about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ice Breaker Glove
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, merino base is lower concern, but water treatment remains opaque.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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unisex sierra gloves - BLACK xl
merino wool blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Lower PFAS concern, but Icebreaker has not publicly committed to PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Glacier Glove Ice Bay
merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Icebreaker discloses or commits to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Icebreaker
Soft Shell Jacket
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, soft shell jackets typically use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Icebreaker
Men's 1360 MerinoLoft Jacket
Merino wool + synthetic insulation (MerinoLoft); water-repellent coating-treated face
Lower concern, but water-repellent coating treatment unspecified, contact brand for clarity.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mens Xxl Merino Wool Lined Stealth Soft Shell Jacket
Merino wool with soft shell synthetic outer layer (water-repellent coating-treated)
Moderate concern: merino wool is low-risk, but water-repellent coating treatment on soft shell likely contains PFAS, Icebreaker hasn't disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Utility Softshell Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until the brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, softshell jackets commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Weathercast Women's Softshell Walker Jacket
Nylon or polyester blend with water-repellent coating
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating treatment; Icebreaker provides no transparency on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Shell+ Merino Cotton Windbreaker Men's
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating finish
Lower concern, but water-repellent coating treatment source unknown, Icebreaker should disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Shell+ Merino Hooded Jacket
Merino wool with water-repellent coating treatment (unspecified)
Merino base is lower concern, but water-repellent coating source unknown, contact Icebreaker for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women Merino Gt Softshell Jacket Merino Wool Medium Purple
Merino wool with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lower PFAS concern, but Icebreaker's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry leaves some uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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