Is Spyder PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Spyder 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 Sanction Shell Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Spyder discloses or certifies water-repellent coating chemistry, standard shells often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Rival Insulated Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment; synthetic insulation
Skip or contact Spyder directly about water-repellent coating chemistry, silent stance on PFAS is a red flag for technical apparel.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Monterosa Insulated Snow Jacket
Polyester outer shell with insulation; water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Moderate uncertainty, typical ski jacket with water-repellent coating but no PFAS transparency from Spyder.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Leader Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Spyder discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Vanqysh Jacket
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Spyder discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Taos Shell Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment (type unspecified)
Skip until Spyder discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Monterosa Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless Spyder publicly discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Chambers Jacket
Polyester/nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Spyder's water-repellent coating treatment chemistry is not publicly disclosed, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Hone GORE-TEX Shell Snow Pants
GORE-TEX membrane (ePTFE with PFA binder) + polyester shell
GORE-TEX inherently contains Teflon-type coating; Spyder discloses nothing about PFAS, proceed with caution if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dare Pants
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, standard ski pants often use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Taos Shell Pants
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Spyder discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; conventional shell jackets often use legacy PFAS treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Solitaire Bib Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Spyder discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free water repellency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Section Pant
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip or request PFAS disclosure, common ski wear uses fluorinated water-repellent coating coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Boundary Insulated Snow Pants
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Spyder discloses or commits to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Turret GTX Shell Pants with Recco Tech
Nylon shell with GTX membrane; water-repellent coating unspecified
High uncertainty, GTX and water-repellent coating coatings historically used PFAS; Spyder discloses neither composition nor PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Orb Softshell Pant
Softshell fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Spyder publishes PFAS transparency; softshell water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS with no disclosure here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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