Is Rab PFAS-free?
Across 66 graded products, Rab averages F (21/100). 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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Momentum Pants in Light Breathable Fabric
Nylon/polyester blend, described as light breathable fabric
Lower PFAS concern; no waterproof claims, but Rab does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Downpour Light Waterproof Jacket
nylon shell with water-repellent coating treatment (chemistry unspecified)
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Downpour Mountain Waterproof Jacket
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Typical waterproof jacket with unspecified water-repellent coating treatment, moderate PFAS concern due to industry norms; Rab makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Downpour Jacket Rab Men's
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Rab clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry or pursue PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Firewall Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact Rab directly, waterproof jackets typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, and Rab makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Borealis Hoody
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Downpour Eco Waterproof Jacket
Synthetic polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Rab directly, waterproof jacket water-repellent coating source unclear, no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Downpour Jacket Women's
nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Downpour jacket likely uses conventional fluorocarbon water-repellent coating; Rab discloses nothing about PFAS chemistry or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Kangri GTX Jacket
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating membrane laminate)
Skip or contact Rab directly, Gore-Tex contains Teflon-type coating, but brand transparency on PFAS treatment is absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Storm Gloves
nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Rab discloses waterproof treatment chemistry or offers PFAS-free assurance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Vapour-Rise Gloves
Synthetic insulation with waterproof membrane (water-repellent coating-treated outer)
Waterproof gloves carry unknown PFAS risk; Rab has not disclosed treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pivot GTX Glove
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based membrane) + outer shell + liner
High-performance waterproof gloves carry inherent PFAS risk; Rab has not publicly disclosed or addressed it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Guide GTX Gloves
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproofing layer)
Skip unless you accept Gore-Tex PFAS risk; Rab makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Guide GTX Gauntlets
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating membrane) + nylon shell
Gore-Tex waterproofing historically relied on Teflon-type coating; Rab has not disclosed PFAS status, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Khroma Freeride GTX Gloves
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) + fabric shell
Skip unless willing to accept PFAS risk typical of Gore-Tex waterproof gloves; Rab makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cresta GTX Gloves
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
Skip until Rab clarifies PFAS status in Gore-Tex laminate.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Gloves Men's Rab Baltoro
Synthetic insulation (Primaloft or similar) with water-repellent coating-treated outer shell
Rab's waterproof gloves likely use water-repellent coating treatment; brand offers no PFAS transparency, higher concern warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Downpour Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Downpour Mountain Pants
Nylon outer shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip unless Rab confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating; standard mountain pants likely use fluorochemical water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Firewall Mountain Waterproof Pants Men's
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
High-risk category; Rab does not disclose PFAS status on waterproof apparel, skip unless confirmed PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Momentum Hiking Pants
nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Rab Downpour Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Uncertain PFAS risk; Rab discloses no water-repellent coating chemistry, classic concern for outdoor apparel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Downpour Eco Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Lower-concern choice, but Rab's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry leaves PFAS risk unresolved.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Kangri GTX Pants
Gore-Tex fabric (membrane laminate); outer shell nylon/polyester; water-repellent coating finish unspecified
Higher concern due to Gore-Tex membrane and undisclosed water-repellent coating; Rab does not publicly address PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Rab Namche Hike GORE-TEX Pants
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-family coating-based)
GORE-TEX contains Teflon-family coating; Rab provides no PFAS transparency, proceed with caution if PFAS exposure concerns you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Latok GORE-TEX Pro Ski Jacket
GORE-TEX Pro membrane with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate PFAS risk due to GORE-TEX Pro and unspecified water-repellent coating; Rab does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Diffuse GORE-TEX Ski Jacket
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based) with water-repellent coating treatment
GORE-TEX gear inherently contains Teflon-type coating; Rab makes no PFAS disclosure, skip if avoiding all Teflon-family coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Converge Jacket
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Typical outdoor jacket with water-repellent coating, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; Rab does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Firewall Mountain Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Mountain jacket with typical water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unknown; Rab lacks public disclosure on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Xenair Alpine Light Insulated Jacket
synthetic insulation (likely polyester), polyamide outer shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switch to a brand with verified PFAS-free outerwear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Kinetic 2.0 Jacket
synthetic insulation + nylon or polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Uncertainty on water-repellent coating chemistry; Rab makes no public PFAS disclosure, skip if you want assurance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Phantom Mountain Waterproof Jacket
Polyamide with water-repellent coating finish (treatment unspecified)
Higher PFAS risk due to waterproof treatment; Rab does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Windgather Hooded Jacket Men's
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, traditional fluorinated treatments common in this segment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ascendor Pro Hoody Men's
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish (likely PFC-based)
Outdoor hoody with probable PFAS-based water treatment; Rab does not disclose, consider alternatives with PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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VR Summit Jacket Men's
Synthetic shell with water-repellent coating treatment (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Rab clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, silent stance on PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Torque Jacket
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Xenair Alpine Flex Insulated Jacket
Nylon/polyamide shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment; synthetic insulation
Moderate uncertainty, typical alpine jacket with water-repellent coating; Rab has not disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Cirrus Ultra Insulated Hooded Jacket
Synthetic insulation (likely polyester) with water-repellent coating-treated shell
Moderate PFAS concern due to likely water-repellent coating treatment; Rab does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Transition Windstopper Gloves
Windstopper membrane with water-repellent coating-treated outer shell
Likely risk, windproof gloves typically use Teflon-family coating membranes; Rab discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Khroma Tour GTX Gloves
Gore-Tex (Teflon-type coating-based membrane) laminate with nylon shell
High PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex waterproofing; skip if PFAS-avoidant.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Radeon Synthetic Sleeping Bag
Synthetic insulation with water-repellent coating-treated outer shell
Silent on PFAS; synthetic sleeping bags often use water-repellent coating coatings, ask Rab directly before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Radeon -6C / 20F
Synthetic insulation with water-repellent coating-treated outer shell
Rab makes quality gear, but their waterproof treatments remain undisclosed, watch for brand transparency updates.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Radeon Sleeping Bag
Down insulation, nylon shell with water-repellent coating
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ascent Down Sleeping Bag
Down insulation with polyester shell; water-repellent coating treatment unspecified
Lower-concern down bag, but Rab's silent stance on water-repellent coating chemistry leaves room for caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Camp & Hike Expedition 1000 Sleeping Bag
Nylon shell with down insulation; waterproof/breathable coating unspecified
Skip or contact Rab directly, no PFAS transparency on a water-resistant product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Expedition 1400 Down Sleeping Bag
Down-filled with nylon shell; water-repellent coating treatment likely
Lower concern, but Rab does not publicly disclose PFAS status on this model.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Neutrino Down Sleeping Bag
Down insulation with nylon shell; likely water-repellent coating-treated
Down-insulated bags are lower concern, but Rab's water-repellent coating treatment remains undisclosed, ask before buying if PFAS-free matters to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ascent 20 Sleeping Bag Blue
Nylon ripstop outer; synthetic insulation (likely polyester or down); water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating treatment; Rab silent on chemical details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Incline Pants
Nylon/polyamide with water-resistant coating
Popular brand with no public PFAS disclosure; waterproof outdoor apparel typically uses water-repellent coating treatments that may contain PFAS, verify with Rab before purchase i
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Momentum Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip unless Rab discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, nylon outdoor pants typically use PFAS-based finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Tour Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or pursues PFAS-free certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Rab Torque Vapour-Rise Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Firewall Pants Men's
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish
PFAS risk likely present due to water-repellent coating; Rab does not disclose fluorochemical use or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Kinetic Bib
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof bibs commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Khroma Diffuse GTX Pants
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based laminate)
High PFAS risk due to GORE-TEX; Rab provides no disclosure on alternatives or treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Khroma Converge Pants
Nylon/polyamide with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern, waterproof pants likely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Rab Firewall Pants
nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip unless Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof pants carry PFAS risk without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Tour Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Moderate concern, water-repellent coating treatment typical in outdoor pants, but Rab provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hyperflex Women's Vyrl F/Z Fullsuit
Neoprene/rubber blend with water-repellent treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Blue Seventy Men's Reaction Sleeveless Wetsuit
Neoprene wetsuit with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Rab clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry; wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Hyperflex Vyrl Fullsuit
neoprene/synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating treatment
Wetsuits typically use PFAS-based water repellents; Rab provides no transparency on treatment chemistry, skip unless durability makes secondhand viable.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bare Men's Reactive Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/rubber wetsuit with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Typical wetsuit with waterproofing history; Rab makes no PFAS disclosure, medium concern, consider asking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bare Men's Revel Fullsuit
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Rab discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, wetsuits routinely use PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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RB1 1mm Wetsuit Top JOB
Neoprene wetsuit with likely water-repellent coating
Silent on PFAS; typical wetsuit water-repellent coating treatments often contain PFAS, contact Rab for specifics before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Reactive Wetsuit - BARE 5mm for Ultimate Comfort and Flexibility MLS / BLACK
Neoprene/synthetic rubber with unknown water-repellent coating
Skip or contact Rab directly, no public PFAS disclosure for this wetsuit.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Full wetsuit Labrax Falcon - 5 mm
Neoprene/rubber with unspecified waterproof treatment
Skip or contact brand, wetsuits commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating, and Rab discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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