Is Repel PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Repel averages F (19/100). 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
Repel
General Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella - Compact & Withstands Winds up to 100mph , Strongest Premium Auto Folding Umbrella for Rain and Sun - Durable
Polyester/nylon fabric with unspecified water-repellent coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Umbrella Windproof Travel Umbrella Compact
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, type unspecified
Skip or contact Repel directly; no PFAS clarity on a water-repellent umbrella.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Umbrella The Original Portable Travel Umbrella
polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating)
Moderate PFAS risk due to standard water-repellent coating; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Windproof Travel Umbrella
Polyester fabric with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coating, composition unspecified
Skip unless you confirm the water-repellent coating is PFAS-free, Repel provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Windproof Travel Umbrella - Compact & Withstands Winds Up To
Polyester canopy with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, composition unspecified
Skip until transparency confirmed, windproof umbrella likely uses legacy water-repellent coating, PFAS status unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Windproof Travel Umbrella - Compact and Withstands Winds up to 85MPH, Strongest Premium Auto
polyester canopy with unspecified waterproof/wind-resistant coating
Skip until coating details are disclosed; umbrella waterproofing commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Umbrella Windproof Travel Umbrellas For Rain - Easy Auto Open | Color: Blue | Size: Os | 101allsales's Closet
polyester/nylon fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, waterproof umbrellas commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Repel
Umbrella Windproof Travel Umbrella with Teflon Coating
Teflon (Teflon-type coating) coating on umbrella canopy
Skip, Teflon is a known PFAS carrier with no brand disclosure or mitigation effort.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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