Is Peak Performance PFAS-free?
Across 24 graded products, Peak Performance 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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Gravity Gore-Tex 3L Pants Men
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating) laminated to nylon shell
Skip or seek explicit PFAS-free alternative, Gore-Tex's Teflon-family coating base raises concern despite no disclosed testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Men
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based membrane) with water-repellent coating treatment
Gore-Tex carries inherent PFAS concern; brand makes no disclosure, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Whitelight Men's 2L Insulated Snow Pants
Polyester outer with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
High uncertainty, typical insulated snow pants carry water-repellent coating treatment risk; Peak Performance discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Maroon Insulated Pants Men
synthetic insulation with water-repellent coating-treated shell fabric
High PFAS risk from insulated apparel with water-repellent coating; brand provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpine Gore-Tex C-Knit 3L Shell Pants Women
Gore-Tex membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating laminate) with water-repellent coating finish
Gore-Tex inherently contains Teflon-type coating; standard water-repellent coating finishes historically use PFAS, buy only if durability/performance is critical, or seek PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Iconiq Pants Men
Synthetic blend with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)
Skip or contact Peak Performance directly, no PFAS transparency on performance outdoor pants.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Women
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based water-repellent coating laminate)
Skip or accept known PFAS risk, Gore-Tex inherently uses Teflon-family coating; Peak Performance discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Vertical Gore-Tex Pro 3L Shell Bib Pants Women
Gore-Tex Pro 3L membrane (Teflon-family coating-based)
Skip unless you accept PFAS risk; Gore-Tex Pro contains Teflon-type coating, which is PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Men
Shell jacket with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating; likely polyester or nylon base
Skip unless Peak Performance confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gravity Jacket Men
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Women
Shell: polyester with water-repellent coating treatment; lining unspecified
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof shells commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Explore Hood Jacket Women
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's 2L Insulated Jacket
Synthetic insulation with waterproof/windproof membrane coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Peak Performance discloses coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpine Gore-Tex Jacket Men
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
Gore-Tex is a Teflon-family coating product with known PFAS chemistry; Peak Performance provides no PFAS disclosure, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Vertec 3L Jacket
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment; likely polyester or nylon base
Skip until Peak Performance discloses its water-repellent coating chemistry, 3L jackets typically use fluorocarbon finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Peak Performance Jacket
Synthetic shell with water-repellent treatment (water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional water-resistant outerwear commonly uses legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Peak Men's Energy Back Zip Shorty Wetsuit
Neoprene or nylon with likely water-repellent coating finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ZONE3 Vista Wetsuit
Neoprene wetsuit with water-repellent coating-treated exterior
Skip until brand confirms water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Peak Energy 3/2mm Fl Wetsuit Steamer Black And Navy Size Adult Xl
Neoprene/rubber steamer wetsuit with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits routinely use PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Performance Wetsuit
Neoprene or similar synthetic rubber/nylon blend with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits are high-risk for PFAS water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Peak Wetsuits Men's Ss Springsuit
Neoprene or synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Xcel Men's Comp X Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits commonly use PFAS water-repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Xcel Comp+ 2mm Short Sleeve Chest-Zip Wetsuit
Neoprene/nylon blend wetsuit with water-resistant coating
Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Phelps Phantom 2.0 Wetsuit
Neoprene and nylon with water-repellent coating
Moderate PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; ask manufacturer directly before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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