Is Vaude PFAS-free?
Across 37 graded products, Vaude 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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Man Jacket Vaude Hurricane IV
Nylon/polyamide shell with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)
Skip unless Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, typical hardshell jackets use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Everhike Softshell Jacket
Polyamide softshell with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate uncertainty, typical softshell with water-repellent coating, but Vaude makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Qimsa Softshell Jacket men
Polyamide/nylon softshell with water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating-treated softshells carry inherent PFAS risk; Vaude's silence on treatment chemistry is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Man Vaude Roccia Ii Softshell Jacket
Polyester softshell with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating treatment
Skip unless Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; typical softshell treatments carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Man Jacket Vaude Cyclone Jacket VI
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent water-repellent coating finish
Typical waterproof jacket with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, lower risk than legacy gear, but PFAS status unconfirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Moab IV - Softshell jacket
Polyamide + water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Softshell jackets typically use water-repellent coating coatings, Vaude discloses nothing about PFAS or fluorocarbon-free treatment; skip unless you confirm their water-repellent ch
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Vaude Kuro II Softshell Jacket
Polyamide softshell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip unless Vaude confirms PFAS-free water-repellent coating; waterproof jackets commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Man Vaude Larice V Jacket
Polyamide with water-repellent coating finish (likely fluorocarbon-based)
Moderate PFAS risk; Vaude silent on water-repellent coating treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Adventure Mark Tent
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip unless Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; tent waterproofing historically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hogan UL 2P Dome Tent
Polyamide ripstop + water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Tent waterproofing often involves PFAS; Vaude does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Taurus UL 2p Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lizard Seamless 1-2P Tent
Polyester fabric with waterproof water-repellent coating (type unspecified)
Tent's waterproofing raises PFAS concern; Vaude's silence and lack of third-party verification lower confidence in its safety.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Hogan UL 2P Tent
nylon ripstop fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Moderate concern: typical water-repellent coating tent coating likely contains PFAS; Vaude does not disclose PFAS policy.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mark XT 4-Person Tent
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Badawi Long 6P Sand Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Tent uses water-repellent coating typical of outdoor gear; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Arco 2P Tunnel Tent
Polyester fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Tunnel tent with standard water-repellent coating; PFAS composition unspecified by brand, higher uncertainty than leading eco-conscious competitors.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Drop Pants II - Rain Pants Regular Size
Polyamide with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Rain pants with waterproof coating; PFAS risk unclear due to lack of transparency on water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Fluid Rain Pants
Polyamide with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kuro Rain Pants
Polyamide with water-repellent coating treatment (specific chemistry undisclosed)
Skip unless brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; waterproof apparel often uses PFAS but Vaude has not confirmed either way.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Moab - Rain Pants
Polyamide with water-repellent coating (chemistry unspecified)
Moderate PFAS risk due to waterproof treatment with no disclosed chemistry; consider Vaude's sustainability stance before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's All Year Moab 2in1 Rain Pants
Polyamide with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Drop Pants II - Rain Pants Short Size
Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Skip or contact Vaude directly, no public PFAS disclosure for this rain pant model.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kuro Pro Rain Pants Men - black
Polyamide with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Skip until Vaude confirms their water-repellent coating chemistry is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Fluid Pants II - Rain Pants Long Size
Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Rain pants with likely water-repellent coating treatment; Vaude is sustainability-focused but provides no PFAS transparency for this model, lower confidence, higher caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Adventure Taurus Tent
Polyamide/nylon fabric with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Typical outdoor tent with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; contact Vaude for coating specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Navajo 500 II Sleeping Bag
Polyamide taffeta with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
High uncertainty, typical water-repellent coating sleeping bag with no PFAS transparency from VAUDE.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sleeping bag Vaude Hochgrat 300 DWN
Nylon shell with down insulation; water-repellent coating finish unspecified
Moderate concern: down-filled sleeping bags often use PFAS-based water-repellent coatings; VAUDE provides no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Rotstein 200 Down Sleeping Bag
Down insulation, nylon shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Moderate caution: down sleeping bag with water-repellent coating likely contains legacy PFAS; VAUDE does not disclose treatment details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sioux 800 II Sleeping Bag
Polyamide ripstop shell with water-repellent coating treatment; synthetic fill
Skip until VAUDE confirms water-repellent coating chemistry, sleeping bags expect water repellency, a known PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Plangge 400 Ii Sleeping bag
polyamide/nylon shell with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish
Skip until VAUDE discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mens Strathcona Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Vaude clarifies water-repellent coating chemistry; many outdoor pants still use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Farley Stretch Zip-Off Pants
Polyamide blend with water-repellent coating finish
Typical outdoor apparel with unspecified water-repellent finish, PFAS risk unclear; Vaude's silence on chemistry is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men Vaude Farley Stretch T-zip Pants III
Stretch polyamide blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip or contact Vaude directly about water-repellent coating chemistry before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Strathcona II Full-Length Trousers
Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Typical outdoor trousers with water-repellent coating, likely contains PFAS but Vaude discloses nothing; higher-risk purchase without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Mens Vaude Farley Zo Pants V
Polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip unless Vaude discloses water-repellent coating chemistry; standard outdoor apparel treatment raises PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Elope Pants
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Outdoor pants with likely water-repellent coating finish, PFAS risk present but unconfirmed; brand silence is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Women's Strathcona II Full-Length Trousers
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Moderate PFAS risk; Vaude does not disclose water-repellent coating chemistry, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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