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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

Peak Performance Gravity Gore-Tex 3L Pants Men

Peak Performance

Gravity Gore-Tex 3L Pants Men

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating) laminated to nylon shell

F
F · High PFAS

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

Peak Performance Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Men

Peak Performance

Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Men

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

F
F · High PFAS

Gore-Tex carries inherent PFAS concern; brand makes no disclosure, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Whitelight Men's 2L Insulated Snow Pants

Peak Performance

Whitelight Men's 2L Insulated Snow Pants

Polyester outer with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

High uncertainty, typical insulated snow pants carry water-repellent coating treatment risk; Peak Performance discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Maroon Insulated Pants Men

Peak Performance

Maroon Insulated Pants Men

synthetic insulation with water-repellent coating-treated shell fabric

F
F · High PFAS

High PFAS risk from insulated apparel with water-repellent coating; brand provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Alpine Gore-Tex C-Knit 3L Shell Pants Women

Peak Performance

Alpine Gore-Tex C-Knit 3L Shell Pants Women

Gore-Tex membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating laminate) with water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

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

Peak Performance Iconiq Pants Men

Peak Performance

Iconiq Pants Men

Synthetic blend with water-resistant treatment (likely water-repellent coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Peak Performance directly, no PFAS transparency on performance outdoor pants.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Women

Peak Performance

Alpine Gore-Tex 2L Insulated Shell Pants Women

Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based water-repellent coating laminate)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or accept known PFAS risk, Gore-Tex inherently uses Teflon-family coating; Peak Performance discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Vertical Gore-Tex Pro 3L Shell Bib Pants Women

Peak Performance

Vertical Gore-Tex Pro 3L Shell Bib Pants Women

Gore-Tex Pro 3L membrane (Teflon-family coating-based)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you accept PFAS risk; Gore-Tex Pro contains Teflon-type coating, which is PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Men

Peak Performance

Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Men

Shell jacket with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating; likely polyester or nylon base

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Peak Performance confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Gravity Jacket Men

Peak Performance

Gravity Jacket Men

Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

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

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Women

Peak Performance

Trail HIPE 2.5L Shell Jacket Women

Shell: polyester with water-repellent coating treatment; lining unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof shells commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Explore Hood Jacket Women

Peak Performance

Explore Hood Jacket Women

Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

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

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Men's 2L Insulated Jacket

Peak Performance

Men's 2L Insulated Jacket

Synthetic insulation with waterproof/windproof membrane coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Performance Alpine Gore-Tex Jacket Men

Peak Performance

Alpine Gore-Tex Jacket Men

Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)

F
F · High PFAS

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

Peak Performance Men's Vertec 3L Jacket

Peak Performance

Men's Vertec 3L Jacket

Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment; likely polyester or nylon base

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses its water-repellent coating chemistry, 3L jackets typically use fluorocarbon finishes.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Men's Peak Performance Jacket

Peak Performance

Men's Peak Performance Jacket

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

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional water-resistant outerwear commonly uses legacy PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Men's Energy Back Zip Shorty Wetsuit

Peak Performance

Peak Men's Energy Back Zip Shorty Wetsuit

Neoprene or nylon with likely water-repellent coating finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ZONE3 Vista Wetsuit

Peak Performance

ZONE3 Vista Wetsuit

Neoprene wetsuit with water-repellent coating-treated exterior

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand confirms water-repellent coating treatment is PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Energy 3/2mm Fl Wetsuit Steamer Black And Navy Size Adult Xl

Peak Performance

Peak Energy 3/2mm Fl Wetsuit Steamer Black And Navy Size Adult Xl

Neoprene/rubber steamer wetsuit with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits routinely use PFAS coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Performance Wetsuit

Peak Performance

Performance Wetsuit

Neoprene or similar synthetic rubber/nylon blend with unspecified water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits are high-risk for PFAS water repellency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Peak Wetsuits Men's Ss Springsuit

Peak Performance

Peak Wetsuits Men's Ss Springsuit

Neoprene or synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Xcel Men's Comp X Full Wetsuit

Peak Performance

Xcel Men's Comp X Full Wetsuit

Neoprene/synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits commonly use PFAS water-repellency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Xcel Comp+ 2mm Short Sleeve Chest-Zip Wetsuit

Peak Performance

Xcel Comp+ 2mm Short Sleeve Chest-Zip Wetsuit

Neoprene/nylon blend wetsuit with water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Peak Performance discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water treatment.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Phelps Phantom 2.0 Wetsuit

Peak Performance

Phelps Phantom 2.0 Wetsuit

Neoprene and nylon with water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate PFAS risk from water-repellent coating treatment; ask manufacturer directly before buying.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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