Is Salewa PFAS-free?
Across 28 graded products, Salewa 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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Men's Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (polyurethane + Teflon-type coating lining)
Moderate PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex; no public disclosure from Salewa on PFAS use or removal.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof laminate)
GTX uses Teflon-type coating; Salewa makes no PFAS disclosure, moderate risk for PFAS-containing waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Salewa Men's
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof-breathable)
Gore-Tex hiking boots carry inherent PFAS risk; no brand disclosure available, moderate concern for performance footwear buyers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pedroc 2 Mid PTX
Nylon/synthetic with PTX (Gore-Tex equivalent) waterproof membrane
Skip until Salewa discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Ortles Edge Mid GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof lining)
Higher PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex; Salewa does not disclose PFAS mitigation.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pedroc Pro Mid PTX
Gore-Tex PTX membrane with nylon/polyester shell
High PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex PTX; no brand disclosure or third-party verification available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wildfire NXT Mid GTX Men's Hiking Boots
Nubuck leather with Gore-Tex GTX membrane; water-repellent coating treatment
GTX waterproofing likely contains PFAS; Salewa offers no public disclosure or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Mountain Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boot
Gore-Tex membrane with synthetic upper/lining
Gore-Tex waterproofing typically uses PFAS; Salewa makes no public disclosure, skip unless you accept that risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sierra Leone II Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Litetrek III 3-Person 3-Season Tent
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, unspecified chemistry
Skip until Salewa discloses tent fabric coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Denali II Tent
polyester/nylon tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sierra Leone III Tent
Polyester fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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PUEZ Trek 2P Tent
Nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact Salewa directly; tent waterproofing relies on unknown coating with no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Atlas III Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless Salewa discloses coating chemistry, tent waterproofing is a common PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Midway VI Tent
Polyester tent fabric with waterproof coating (type unspecified by brand)
Tent tent uses standard waterproof treatment; PFAS status unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Denali III Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
High uncertainty, tent waterproofing likely involves PFAS; Salewa makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sella Men's 3L Powertex Hardshell Jacket
Nylon/polyester shell with Powertex water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip or contact Salewa directly, water-repellent coating hardshell jackets commonly use PFAS, and this brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Puez Aqua 3 Powertex Jacket
Powertex (polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment)
High-performance outdoor jacket with water-repellent coating, likely contains PFAS, but no public disclosure or testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Puez 2.5L PTX Jacket - Men's Pond Blue/0910, S
Polyamide with PTX (proprietary waterproof membrane)
High uncertainty, no PFAS disclosure from Salewa on this model; PTX membrane composition unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Fanes 2 Layers Powertex Jacket
Powertex 2-layer fabric with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip or request transparency, water-repellent coating-treated jacket with no PFAS disclosure from Salewa.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sella DST Jacket Men
Polyamide with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip until Salewa discloses or certifies their water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sella Crevasse HD Jacket Men
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent) coating
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Puez PTX Hybrid Jacket Men
PTX (proprietary waterproof membrane) + polyamide hybrid shell
Moderate PFAS risk due to proprietary waterproof membrane; Salewa has not disclosed water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Puez 2.5L PTX Jacket - Men's Olive Oil/Multi, S
PTX (proprietary waterproof-breathable membrane) + polyester shell
Moderate uncertainty, PTX membrane waterproofing raises PFAS risk, but no public disclosure or independent testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Litetrek II Tent
Polyester ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Litetrek Pro Iii Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salewa discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Alpine Hut III Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Salewa directly, tent waterproofing is a PFAS concern category, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Litetrek Pro II Tent
Polyester tent fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salewa clarifies its water-repellent coating chemistry, silence on PFAS in waterproof gear raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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