Is Scarpa PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Scarpa 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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Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX Men's
Nubuck leather with Gore-Tex GTX membrane
GTX waterproofing raises PFAS concern; Scarpa offers no transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Zodiac Plus GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof/breathable layer)
Skip unless willing to accept likely PFAS exposure in waterproof hiking boots.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Terra GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based)
Moderate PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex waterproofing; Scarpa provides no disclosure on treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Scarpa Rush 2 Pro GORETEX hiking boots
GORE-TEX membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof layer) + leather/nylon upper
GORE-TEX hiking boots carry inherent PFAS risk; Scarpa discloses nothing, consider alternatives or accept uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rapid XT Mid GTX Men's
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based)
Gore-Tex waterproofing raises PFAS concern; Scarpa does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Moraine Women's Mid Waterproof Hiking Shoe
leather/synthetic upper with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment
Waterproof hiking boot with undisclosed water-repellent coating chemistry, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; Scarpa silent on treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Kailash Plus GTX
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based waterproof/breathable lining)
Inherent PFAS concern due to Gore-Tex; Scarpa discloses no PFAS stance or alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Moraine Mid Pro Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based) with leather/synthetic uppers
Gore-Tex waterproofing historically relied on Teflon-type coating; Scarpa has not disclosed PFAS status, skip if PFAS concern is high priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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