Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Men's vs Arc'teryx Men's Beta Jacket: which is safer?
Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Men's is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Gore-Tex
Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Men's
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
Possiblewater-repellent coating degradation and reapplication toxicity
PossibleMicroplastics shedding
Gore-Tex
Arc'teryx Men's Beta Jacket
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyPFAS in membrane and water-repellent coating
PossibleNylon/polyester degradation and microplastic shedding
Possiblewater-repellent coating reapplication chemical exposure
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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