Is Salomon PFAS-free?
Across 67 graded products, Salomon averages F (23/100). 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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X Ultra Access Crew Socks 2 Pairs
Merino wool blend with synthetic fibers (polyamide/nylon, polyester)
Lower concern; typical crew socks with no known PFAS-treatment triggers, but check care label for undisclosed finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sports Socks Salomon X Ultra Quarter Foot Size
Polyester/nylon blend with elastane
Lower concern; standard sports sock with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Socks X Pro
Merino wool blend, synthetic fibers (likely polyester/nylon)
Lower PFAS concern; athletic socks without water-resistant treatment typically avoid PFAS, but Salomon remains silent on specifics.
⚠Risky category by default
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Everyday Crew 3-Pack Socks
cotton blend (primary), elastane
Lower concern. Basic socks without water-resistant finish.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pulse Race Flag Crew Socks
Polyester, nylon, elastane blend
Lower concern. Standard athletic socks lack typical PFAS-trigger features.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's X Ultra 5 Mid GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (polyurethane laminate with Teflon-type coating)
High PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex; Salomon makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's X Ultra Forces Mid GTX Boots
Synthetic textile upper with GTX (Gore-Tex) membrane waterproofing
GTX waterproofing likely contains legacy PFAS; Salomon has not publicly committed to phasing them out.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Crosstrak Powder Waterproof
Polyester with waterproof water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's X Ultra 360 Mid Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof laminate)
Gore-Tex carries inherent PFAS risk; Salomon silent on composition, lower confidence purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's X Ultra 5 Mid Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex membrane with textile upper
Gore-Tex waterproofing historically reliant on PFOA/Teflon-type coating; Salomon has not publicly disclosed PFAS composition or phase-out plans.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's X Ultra Snowpilot Waterproof Hiking Boots
Synthetic upper with water-repellent coating-treated waterproof membrane/lining
Waterproof hiking boots likely treated with legacy PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Salomon discloses nothing about PFAS or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Crosstrak Powder Waterproof
Textile with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, likely fluorocarbon-based
Waterproof outdoor boots likely treated with PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Salomon does not disclose treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Elixir Activ Mid Shoes
Textile upper with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Waterproof hiking shoes likely treated with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk present but unconfirmed, ask Salomon for composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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X Ultra Socks
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower-concern baseline, but Salomon does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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QST Socks Deep Lagoon/Shocking Orange
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or verify direct with brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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XA Forces Crew Socks | Coyote Brown / XL
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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XA Forces Crew Socks
Synthetic blend with moisture-wicking treatment (likely water-repellent coating finish)
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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S/Race Knee High Elastic Ski Socks
Merino wool blend with elastane; water-repellent coating-treated synthetic
Moderate PFAS risk due to likely water-repellent coating treatment; Salomon has not disclosed or committed to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cross Warm Gloves
synthetic fabric with water-repellent treatment (water-repellent coating)
Typical winter glove with likely water-repellent coating, standard PFAS risk; limited public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bonatti Pro WP Mittens
Synthetic fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless you contact Salomon directly about their water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bonatti Mitten
Nylon/polyamide shell with water-repellent coating finish
Skip or contact Salomon directly, waterproof mittens commonly use PFAS water-repellent coating, and the brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cross Warm Mittens
insulated textile with waterproof water-repellent coating treatment
Likely uses PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Salomon offers no transparency, skip unless brand discloses.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Propeller Gore-Tex gloves
Gore-Tex membrane with fabric shell
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or verifies PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fast Wing Winter Gloves
synthetic textile with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Winter glove water-repellent coating likely contains fluorochemicals; Salomon makes no PFAS disclosure, proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Force Goretex Gloves
Gore-Tex membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based) with nylon/polyester shell
Gore-Tex is Teflon-type coating-based; Salomon has not publicly disclosed PFAS practices.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Force GTX Gloves
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof/breathable lining)
Skip or research further, GTX uses Teflon-type coating chemistry; Salomon has not publicly disclosed PFAS content or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wayfarer Pants 2.0
polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact Salomon directly, silent on PFAS despite water-repellent finish.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's SHKout Hexaflow Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (unspecified chemistry)
Waterproof outdoor pants carry water-repellent coating risk; Salomon discloses nothing about PFAS avoidance, skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Edge Pants
Nylon or polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Typical outdoor pants with likely PFAS-based water-repellent coating; Salomon has not publicly disclosed chemistry or PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's SHKout Hexaflow Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Venom Insulated Snow Pants
Polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Moderate concern; typical ski apparel uses fluorinated water-repellent coating finishes, but Salomon doesn't disclose chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Lightning Race Waterproof Pants, Size Large, 31-35"
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher PFAS risk due to waterproof coating with no public disclosure of treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Brilliant Pant
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Outdoor apparel with water-repellent coating carries typical PFAS risk; Salomon has not disclosed chemistry or PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Stormseason Pant Men's
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip until Salomon clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, typical outdoor pants use legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Absolute 3L Jacket
3L fabric with water-repellent coating
High uncertainty; water-repellent coating treatment typical in this category likely contains PFAS, skip unless Salomon discloses chemistry or achieves independent verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Bonatti Pro Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Salomon discloses its water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Brilliant 2.0 Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or verify water-repellent coating chemistry with retailer, Salomon does not disclose PFAS status for this jacket.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Bonatti Waterproof Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment (unspecified chemistry)
Skip until Salomon discloses waterproofing chemistry or pursues third-party verification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Outscape 2L Jacket
Polyester shell with 2-layer laminated waterproof membrane (water-repellent coating treatment)
PFAS risk unclear; no public disclosure from Salomon on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Venom Full Zip Jacket Men's
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (unspecified chemistry)
Skip or contact Salomon for water-repellent coating chemistry details, waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Absolute 3L Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip unless Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; typical outdoor jackets use PFAS-based repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Spark Insulated Snow Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating; Salomon has not disclosed chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Moon Patrol GORE-TEX Bib
GORE-TEX membrane with nylon shell
GORE-TEX bibs use water-repellent coating coatings; Salomon has not disclosed PFAS use or elimination, proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Brilliant Pant
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Salomon discloses or certifies PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Charger Gore-tex 2L Pants Men's
Gore-Tex 2L membrane (expanded Teflon-type coating-based) + nylon shell
Skip or verify Gore-Tex's current PFAS practices, brand discloses nothing despite known water-repellent coating/membrane chemistry concerns.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Edge Pant
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Typical ski pant with probable PFAS-based water treatment; Salomon does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's RS Softshell Jacket
Polyamide softshell with unspecified water-repellent coating
Moderate PFAS concern due to waterproof treatment with no disclosed chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Salomon Outpeak Softshell Hooded Jacket
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Equipe Softshell Jacket
Polyester softshell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, softshell waterproofing commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Salomon Sense Aero Wind Jacket
Nylon/polyester shell with water-resistant treatment (water-repellent coating)
Skip unless Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, typical wind jackets use legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Mountain Flex Hybrid Jacket
Hybrid nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip until Salomon discloses or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Shkout Fly Windbreaker
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish, likely fluorocarbon-based
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, windbreakers typically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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S/Lab BTI Infinit Pants
Nylon/polyamide blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Salomon Pants Wayfarer
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip or research Salomon's current water-repellent coating chemistry, brand discloses nothing on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Bonatti Waterproof Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating, specifics undisclosed
Skip unless Salomon discloses coating chemistry; waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Bonatti Pro Jacket
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip unless Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, legacy outdoor gear often uses PFAS-based repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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S/Lab BTI Infinite Jacket
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trailblazer 30
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (unspecified)
Skip until Salomon clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry, waterproof backpacks often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cross 12 Backpack
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip or contact Salomon, no public PFAS commitment on a waterproofed pack.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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XT 10L Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or verifies PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cross 8
Synthetic upper (likely polyester/nylon blend) with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Backpack,Salomon,Trailblazer 20
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Silent on PFAS; water-repellent coating backpacks often use PFAS, contact Salomon to confirm coating type before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aerotrek 30 Hiking Backpack
nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Typical outdoor backpack with unspecified water treatment; PFAS risk is plausible but unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ADV Skin Cross Season 15 Running Hydration Vest
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Salomon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; hydration vests need water resistance but PFAS coating details are absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Quest Forces Knee Socks with Moisture-Wicking Merino
Merino wool with moisture-wicking treatment
Merino wool is lower concern; water-repellent coating treatment details unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Aero Ankle 2-Pack
Merino wool blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Merino socks likely treated for moisture management; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Aero Crew Socks
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Base material lower concern, but water-repellent coating finish source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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