F

Is Norrøna PFAS-free?

Across 37 graded products, Norrøna 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

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo200 Long Gloves

Norrøna

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo200 Long Gloves

Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene base) with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Norrøna directly, Gore-Tex gloves carry inherent PFAS concern without brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo100 Short Gloves

Norrøna

Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo100 Short Gloves

Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based waterproof laminate)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or accept with caution; Gore-Tex gloves contain Teflon-type coating, a known PFAS precursor, with no public PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Lofoten Dri1 PrimaLoft170 Short Gloves

Norrøna

Norrona Lofoten Dri1 PrimaLoft170 Short Gloves

PrimaLoft170 synthetic insulation + unspecified water-repellent coating finish on outer shell

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Norrøna confirms a PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Finnskogen Dri Gloves 3430

Norrøna

Norrona Finnskogen Dri Gloves 3430

Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, glove waterproofing often relies on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Finnskogen Gore-Tex Windstopper Gloves

Norrøna

Norrona Finnskogen Gore-Tex Windstopper Gloves

Gore-Tex membrane with polyurethane/polyester shell

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex historically uses PFAS for waterproofing; no PFAS-free claim from Norrøna, skip if concerned about forever chemicals.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrøna trollveggen Gore-Tex Gloves

Norrøna

trollveggen Gore-Tex Gloves

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex gloves carry inherent PFAS concern; Norrøna offers no transparency or PFAS-free claim.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrøna Lyngen Windstopper Leather Gloves

Norrøna

Lyngen Windstopper Leather Gloves

Leather with Windstopper membrane and water-repellent treatment

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, leather gloves with water-repellent coating treatment likely contain PFAS, but Norrøna provides no public disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo200 Long Gloves-KANGAROO-Small

Norrøna

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Thermo200 Long Gloves-KANGAROO-Small

Gore-Tex membrane with kangaroo leather outer

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex gloves carry inherent PFAS risk; Norrøna discloses nothing, seek explicit PFAS-free confirmation before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Light Pro Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Light Pro Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex Pro membrane with polyester shell

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Gore-Tex confirms PFAS-free; legacy water-repellent coating formulations carry PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Lyngen Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Lyngen Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex membrane with polyester shell

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex waterproofing historically relied on Teflon-type coating; Norrøna has not publicly disclosed PFAS status, contact brand or request lab testing before purchase.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Dri1 Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Dri1 Jacket Men's

Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm the water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free, Norrøna doesn't disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Fjora Gore-Tex Pro Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Fjora Gore-Tex Pro Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex Pro membrane laminate

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; Gore-Tex Pro history with PFAS raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket Women's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket Women's

Gore-Tex membrane with polyester/nylon shell

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Norrøna has not disclosed PFAS status, skip if concerned, or contact brand directly.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex waterproof membrane laminate with outer shell

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex jackets carry inherent PFAS risk; Norrøna discloses nothing, skip unless you accept the uncertainty.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

trollveggen Gore-Tex Pro rescue Jacket

Norrøna

trollveggen Gore-Tex Pro rescue Jacket

Gore-Tex Pro membrane laminate (Teflon-family coating-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex Pro is a Teflon-family coating; PFAS risk is moderate-to-high, but Norrøna provides no public disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Light Pro Jacket Women's

Norrøna

Norrona Trollveggen Gore-Tex Light Pro Jacket Women's

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof breathable laminate)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-avoidant; Gore-Tex inherently contains Teflon-family coating with PFAS legacy risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Women's Falketind Gore-Tex Paclite Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Women's Falketind Gore-Tex Paclite Pants

Gore-Tex Paclite (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating membrane with water-repellent coating finish)

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex membrane; Norrøna makes no public PFAS commitments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The North Face Women's Antora Rain Pants

Norrøna

The North Face Women's Antora Rain Pants

Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating (chemistry unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, water-repellent coating chemistry unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Pants

Norrøna

Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Pants

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

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, Norrøna silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating treatments commonly contain PFAS but not confirmed here.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

The North Face Kids' Antora Rain Pants

Norrøna

The North Face Kids' Antora Rain Pants

Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Norrøna discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, rain pants are a high-risk PFAS category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Patagonia Women's Torrentshell 3L Pants

Norrøna

Patagonia Women's Torrentshell 3L Pants

Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; Patagonia (correct brand) has moved toward PFAS-free options on some lines, but this product's treatment remains unspe

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Falketind Dri1 Caviar Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Falketind Dri1 Caviar Pants

Nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

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

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

fjørå Gore-Tex Pro Pants Men's

Norrøna

fjørå Gore-Tex Pro Pants Men's

Gore-Tex Pro membrane (Teflon-type coating-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Gore-Tex Pro has publicly shifted to PFAS-free, legacy Gore-Tex uses Teflon-type coating, and Norrøna offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pants

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) with fabric shell

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex pants carry inherent PFAS risk; Norrøna discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Skibotn Flex1 Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Skibotn Flex1 Pants

Polyamide with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk from typical water-repellent coating treatment; Norrøna doesn't disclose chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Lofoten Flex1 Pants

Norrøna

Lofoten Flex1 Pants

Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating treatment (specific chemistry undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Premium outdoor brand with no public PFAS transparency; waterproof treatment raises concern but specific chemistry unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Pants

Gore-Tex Pro shell fabric with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex Pro likely contains Teflon-type coating/PFAS; Norrøna makes no disclosure, approach with caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Flex1 Heavy Duty Pants Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Flex1 Heavy Duty Pants Men's

Nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, silent stance on PFAS in outdoor gear is a red flag.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Insulated Pants

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Lofoten Gore-Tex Insulated Pants

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based), polyester/nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex Teflon-type coating and undisclosed water-repellent coating; Norrøna does not publicly address PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrøna Men's Lofoten GORE-TEX Pro Plus Pants

Norrøna

Men's Lofoten GORE-TEX Pro Plus Pants

GORE-TEX Pro Plus membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based fabric laminate)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless PFAS exposure is not a personal concern, GORE-TEX Pro Plus inherently contains Teflon-type coating, and Norrøna discloses nothing about PFAS mitigation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Pants Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Pants Men's

Gore-Tex membrane with PFC-based water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Higher PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex + presumed PFC-water-repellent coating; brand offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Jacket Men's

Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating membrane) with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex itself contains Teflon-type coating; Norrøna does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry or PFAS stance, proceed with caution if PFAS avoidance is a priority.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Lofoten Warm2 Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Lofoten Warm2 Jacket Men's

polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Norrøna discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS-based treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Finnskogen Warm2 Jacket Green

Norrøna

Norrona Finnskogen Warm2 Jacket Green

Synthetic insulation with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Norrøna discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrøna Lofoten flex1 Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Lofoten flex1 Jacket Men's

Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

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

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Falketind Aero60 Hooded Jacket Men's

Norrøna

Norrona Falketind Aero60 Hooded Jacket Men's

Nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish; fleece lining

F
F · High PFAS

Mainstream outdoor jacket with typical water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unclear; Norrøna has not disclosed treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Norrona Men's Lofoten Hiloflex200 Hood

Norrøna

Norrona Men's Lofoten Hiloflex200 Hood

Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating finish (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk from unnamed water-repellent coating treatment; Norrøna has not publicly disclosed water-repellent chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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