Men's Guide Pro 2.0 Fleece Lined Pants - Carbon 33/32 vs Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket: which is safer?
Patagonia Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Eddie Bauer
Men's Guide Pro 2.0 Fleece Lined Pants - Carbon 33/32
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 12/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
nylon fleece lining with water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
42%
Possiblewater-repellent coating chemistry (PFAS surrogate hazard)
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and microfiber shedding
Our pick
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Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
analysis pending
Verdict
pending
Hazard flags
none flagged
Material
Recycled polyester with PFC-free water-repellent coating finish
Confidence
78%
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