Is Outdoor Research PFAS-free?
Across 39 graded products, Outdoor Research 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
Outdoor Research
Men's Foray 3L Rain Jacket
3L nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Stratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket
Stretch nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip unless Outdoor Research confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Aspire 3L Jacket
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Typical outdoor jacket with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS risk unclear without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Helium Rain Jacket
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher risk due to water-repellent coating treatment; Outdoor Research does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's SkyChaser Jacket
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern, waterproof jacket with undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Stratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Headwall GORE-TEX 3L Jacket
GORE-TEX 3L membrane with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Stratoburst SE Stretch Jacket
Stretch nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Unknown PFAS risk; Outdoor Research does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, skip if PFAS-free is important to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Alpinite GORE-TEX Gloves
GORE-TEX membrane with polyester shell
GORE-TEX gloves carry historical PFAS concern; brand silence on the issue is a red flag for cautious shoppers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Versaliner Sensor Heated Gloves
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment; heated lining with electronics
Skip or contact Outdoor Research directly, heated gloves with water-repellent coating finish carry moderate PFAS risk; no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Flurry Sensor Gloves
Synthetic insulation + water-repellent treatment (water-repellent coating)
Moderate concern due to waterproofing treatment; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Adrenaline 3-in-1 Ski Gloves
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Skip unless you can confirm water-repellent coating chemistry; brand transparency on PFAS is absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Revolution GORE-TEX Gloves
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-family coating-based), nylon shell
Skip until brand discloses GORE-TEX PFAS status; high-risk waterproof membrane with no public transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Team GORE-TEX Gloves
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof laminate)
GORE-TEX inherently uses Teflon-family coating for waterproofing; skip if PFAS-free is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Extravert Gloves
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating finish; glove lining unspecified
Skip unless Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, silence on PFAS in water-resistant gloves is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Stormbound GORE-TEX Down Mittens
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-family coating) + down insulation
Skip or contact OR directly, GORE-TEX is a known PFAS-based waterproof membrane with no disclosed phase-out.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Apollo Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Foray 3L Rain Pants
Nylon 3-layer laminate with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Stratoburst Stretch Rain Pants
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof apparel often uses legacy PFAS despite alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Helium Rain Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact OR directly, silent on PFAS in a product category where legacy water-repellent coating coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's OR Pro SeaTac Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Helium Rain Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Outdoor Research does not disclose PFAS-free status; water-repellent coating-treated rain gear typically raises concern without explicit confirmation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Stratoburst Stretch Rain Pants
Nylon stretch with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher PFAS risk due to waterproof coating with no public disclosure of chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Aspire 3L Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS; Outdoor Research has not disclosed alternatives, proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Solstice Softshell Jacket
Polyester softshell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Moderate concern: softshell water-repellent coating treatments commonly contain PFAS; Outdoor Research does not publicly disclose its formulation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Ultima Softshell Jacket
Softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Ultima Softshell Hoodie
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Moderate concern, softshell hoodies typically use water-repellent coating coatings that may contain PFAS, but OR hasn't disclosed their chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Carbide Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Ultima Softshell Hoodie
Softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact OR directly, softshells typically use water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS, and the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Helium UL Rain Jacket
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or adopts PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Astroman Full-Zip Sun Hoodie
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating treatment (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Skip or seek PFAS-free alternative; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Coldshot Sensor Gloves
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment; fleece lining
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Ferrosi Convertible Pants
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating-treated apparel with no PFAS transparency; skip if avoiding PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Bastion Pants
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Outdoor Research does not disclose details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Pro SeaTac Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip or contact OR directly, water-repellent coating treatment history and current formula are undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Cirque II Pants
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Women's Ferrosi Pants
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless Outdoor Research discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Cirque Lite Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Moderate PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; Outdoor Research hasn't disclosed chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Outdoor Research
Men's Powderverse Snow Pants
Nylon outer with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment (type unspecified)
Typical ski pants with undisclosed water-repellent coating, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; ask OR directly or choose certified PFAS-free alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →