Is The North Face PFAS-free?
Across 57 graded products, The North Face averages F (28/100). 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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Hiking Crew Socks
Merino wool blend / synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon)
Lower concern, socks are not typical PFAS-application products, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Boy's Mountain Hiking Crew Socks
Nylon/polyester blend (typical hiking sock)
Lower concern; standard hiking socks without known water-repellent treatment, PFAS risk unlikely but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hiking Quarter Socks
Merino wool blend, nylon, elastane
Lower PFAS concern for basic hiking socks without water-repellent treatment; verify final product specs.
⚠Risky category by default
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Trail Run Crew Socks
polyester/nylon blend with elastane
Lower-concern product; no PFAS-prone features, but The North Face hasn't disclosed water-repellent coating treatment details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Multi Sport Crew Socks
Merino wool blend, nylon, elastane
Lower concern, basic athletic socks with no known water treatment; verify fiber sourcing if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
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Everyday Crew Sock Logo 2-Pack
Cotton blend socks, no reported special coatings
Lower PFAS concern; basic cotton socks unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but The North Face has not disclosed supplier practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Men's Alpine High Socks
Merino wool blend, nylon, elastane
Lower concern; no PFAS-prone features typical of socks, but no brand disclosure on treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Base Camp Dry Bag
TPE/PVC drybag with waterproof coating
Waterproof bag with unknown water-repellent coating treatment; no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Waterproof Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating waterproof coating (type unspecified)
Unknown coating type raises PFAS concern; skip or contact brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Dry Bag Backpack
Nylon fabric with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
water-repellent coating-treated backpack; PFAS content unknown, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Gear Bin
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Fuse Box Backpack
Polyester/nylon with water-repellent coating
Waterproof backpack with likely water-repellent coating; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Voyager Duffel
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry used.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Base Camp Duffel
Ballistic nylon exterior with water-repellent coating
Likely contains PFAS-based water-repellent coating; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Summit Series Advanced Mountain Kit 140L Duffel
Nylon/polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
High PFAS risk from water-repellent coating; The North Face does not disclose treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rain Jacket
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Antora Jacket
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Moderate PFAS risk due to standard water-repellent coating treatment; The North Face does not disclose PFAS avoidance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Quest Mono Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Antora Rain Hoodie
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating-coated rain jacket with no public PFAS disclosure, moderate concern, seek brand clarification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Apex Bionic 3 Softshell Jacket
Polyester softshell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating treatment; The North Face provides no disclosure on fluorochemical use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's DryVent Mono Mountain Jacket
Nylon DryVent™ waterproof-breathable membrane with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip unless The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, DryVent's water-repellent treatment raises PFAS risk that remains undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Antora Rain Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until The North Face discloses or switches to PFAS-free water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Ridgelite Waterproof Rain Jacket
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's All Terrain Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating) with nylon shell
High PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex; The North Face has not disclosed PFAS phaseout plans.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Fastpack Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
Synthetic upper (likely nylon/polyester blend) with water-repellent coating waterproof treatment, rubber/synthetic sole
Higher uncertainty due to waterproof treatment; The North Face has not disclosed PFAS use or avoidance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Offtrail Hike LT Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boots
GORE-TEX membrane (fluorocarbon-based); leather/synthetic uppers
GORE-TEX boots carry inherent PFAS risk; no brand disclosure or third-party verification available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Hedgehog 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
Leather/synthetic upper with water-repellent coating waterproof coating
Skip until North Face discloses waterproofing chemistry, water-repellent coating coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Summit Fastpack GORE-TEX Hiking Boot
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based waterproof layer) + nylon/synthetic upper
Moderate PFAS concern due to GORE-TEX membrane; no brand disclosure on treatment chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Offtrail Hike LT Mid Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane (Teflon-family coating-based waterproof layer)
Gore-Tex hiking boots carry inherent PFAS risk; The North Face discloses nothing, so approach with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Summit Series Verto SA Gore-Tex Hiking Boots
Gore-Tex membrane with textile upper and synthetic/rubber sole
Higher PFAS risk due to Gore-Tex water-repellent coating; The North Face has not publicly disclosed PFAS policy.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's VECTIV Fastpack Insulated Waterproof Hiking Boots
Synthetic uppers with waterproof membrane and water-repellent coating-treated fabric
Skip if PFAS-concerned; high risk from industry-standard waterproof treatments with no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Hedgehog GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes
GORE-TEX membrane (polytetrafluoroethylene-based) with textile upper
Elevated concern due to GORE-TEX; skip if PFAS-free footwear is priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wawona 6 Tent
nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Higher PFAS risk due to water-repellent coating treatment with no transparency; skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wawona 8 Person Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
High uncertainty, tent uses water-repellent coating, likely PFAS-based, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Montana Ski Glove
Nylon/polyester shell with waterproofing treatment
Skip until North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, ski gloves typically use PFAS-based waterproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Etip Indi Gloves
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproofing; The North Face has not disclosed coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Osito Etip Glove
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating finish; fleece lining
Moderate caution: typical fleece glove with likely water-repellent coating but no brand transparency on PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Montana Ski Gloves
Synthetic insulation, nylon shell with water-repellent coating finish
Skip unless you can confirm water-repellent coating-free or PFAS-free variant; waterproof ski gloves typically use PFAS-based water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Apex Insulated Etip Gloves
Synthetic insulation + polyester ripstop shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate PFAS concern due to water-repellent coating; no public transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Antora Rain Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
High-risk rain gear; water-repellent coating treatments traditionally use PFAS, The North Face does not disclose their formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Antora Rain Pants
Nylon outer with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Likely lower concern, but silent on water-repellent coating chemistry, ask The North Face directly if PFAS-free alternatives matter to you.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kids' Antora Rain Pants
Nylon shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless The North Face discloses their water-repellent coating chemistry, rainwear silence on PFAS is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Jester Luxe Backpack
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, standard coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Recon Backpack
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant treatment
Lower concern than legacy water-repellent coating packs, but The North Face has not disclosed PFAS phase-out, proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Borealis Mini Backpack
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, standard nylon backpacks carry moderate PFAS uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wawona Bed Double Sleeping Bag
polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip or research The North Face's water-repellent coating chemistry, sleeping bags often use PFAS-based water treatments, and the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Universal One Bag
Nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; persistent PFAS risk in travel bags.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wasatch Pro 40 Sleeping Bag
Nylon ripstop shell with water-repellent coating treatment (composition unspecified)
Moderate concern: likely water-repellent coating-treated but The North Face does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Dawnstrike GTX Pants
Nylon with GORE-TEX membrane (ePTFE laminate)
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; GTX uses Teflon-family coating that may contain legacy PFAS, and North Face makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Chakal Pant
nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or adopts PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Summit Series Mountain Gore-Tex Pro Jacket
Gore-Tex Pro membrane (Teflon-type coating-based Teflon-family coating) with water-repellent coating finish
Gore-Tex Pro historically uses Teflon-type coating; The North Face has not publicly committed to PFAS-free alternatives for this model.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Chakal Jacket
Nylon/polyester shell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating finish
Typical outdoor jacket with standard water-repellent coating, PFAS risk unconfirmed; brand silence is the main concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Jacket The North Face Men's ThermoBall Eco Snow Triclimate
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish; ThermoBall synthetic insulation
Skip unless The North Face discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Basin Pants
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate concern: waterproof pants likely treated with legacy PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Sprag 5-Pocket Pants
Cotton/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Skip until North Face commits to PFAS-free water-repellent coating or transparent testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Alta Vista Jacket
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip or contact North Face for water-repellent coating treatment details; PFAS-free options exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Trail Run Quarter Socks
Merino wool blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until The North Face discloses or eliminates water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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