Is Xcel PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Xcel 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 Axis Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating
Skip or research further, wetsuit water-repellent coating coatings commonly use PFAS, and Xcel provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Wetsuits Men's IconX Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/nylon/polyester blend with unspecified waterproof treatment
Skip until Xcel discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Comp Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/rubber wetsuit with water-repellent coating
Skip until Xcel discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or pursue PFAS-free verified wetsuits.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Axis Flatlock Back Zip Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/rubber with water-repellent coating
Moderate concern: typical wetsuit water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS, but no public data on this specific model.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Axis Back Zip Full Wetsuit
neoprene/nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Skip unless Xcel provides water-repellent coating treatment transparency, wetsuits typically use fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Axis Long John Wetsuit
neoprene/nylon with water-repellent coating treatment (type unspecified)
Skip until Xcel discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free wetsuit construction.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Axis Hooded Full Wetsuit
Neoprene/rubber with water-repellent coating water-resistant coating
Wetsuits' water-repellent finishes often contain PFAS; Xcel makes no public disclosure, request their materials spec before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Infiniti Full Wetsuit
neoprene/rubber with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating
Wetsuit water-repellency likely involves PFAS; Xcel offers no transparency, request their coating specs before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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