Is Matuse PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Matuse 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
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4/3mm Men's Matuse Dante Fullsuit
Neoprene wetsuit with water-repellent coating treatment
Typical wetsuit with unknown water-repellent chemistry, PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ARTEMIS 3/2 WETSUIT CONTRAST STITCH 8S
Neoprene wetsuit with water-repellent coating-treated nylon/polyester contrast stitching
Moderate concern, water-repellent coating treatment likely present but unspecified; Matuse provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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CHLOE FULL JOHN 8S
Neoprene full-body wetsuit/rashguard
Moderate PFAS risk from likely water-repellent coating treatment; Matuse lacks public disclosure on chemical inputs.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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HOPLITE 3/2MM XLT
Neoprene wetsuit, 3/2mm thickness
Skip unless Matuse confirms PFAS-free; wetsuits often use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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DIANA 2MM LONG SLEEVE SPRING BACK-ZIP 2
Neoprene or synthetic rubber back-zip, likely water-repellent coating-coated nylon/polyester exterior
Spring wetsuits often use legacy water-repellent coating coatings, check Matuse's current water-repellent specs before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Whs Tumo 4/3MM
Neoprene wetsuit (4/3mm thickness)
Skip until brand confirms or third-party tests, neoprene wetsuits often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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MIRIAM 2/1 MM REVERSIBLE LS SPRING PEACH 10
Neoprene wetsuit spring (likely water-repellent coating-treated nylon/spandex blend)
Skip until brand clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, neoprene wetsuits commonly use PFAS water treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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WHS APOLLO 2MM SHORT SLEEVE FULL CHEST ZIP S
Neoprene/wetsuit blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless Matuse discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, neoprene wetsuits commonly use PFAS water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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