Waterproof Sports Gear, ranked by PFAS safety
80 products graded A to F, safest first. 1 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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Lululemon
lululemon Mile Maker Shorts | Men's Ripstop Lined Short 6" | Size XS
Lower concern base fabric, but water-repellent coating finish composition undisclosed by brand.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Patagonia
Men's 10" Quandary Shorts
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern. Patagonia uses PFC-free water-repellent coating; verify MADE SAFE label on tag.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Reebok
Men's Athlete Speed Shorts
Polyester mesh and nylon blend, standard athletic construction
Lower concern. Standard athletic shorts without water-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Men's Home Waters Hybrid Shorts
Polyester blend with PFAS-free water-repellent coating finish
Lower concern. Patagonia phased out PFAS-based water-repellent coating; verify current product line batch.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Men's Workout Essentials Base Woven Shorts
Woven polyester/nylon blend, no waterproof or stain-resistant treatment specified
Lower concern; basic woven shorts without water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Men's Run Shorts
polyester and nylon blend, likely untreated
Lower concern. Synthetic fabrics rarely treated with water-repellent coating unless marketed as waterproof.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Men's Crest Shorts
polyester/nylon blend, unspecified finishes
Likely lower concern, but Reebok discloses no PFAS details.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Men's Inclination Athletic Shorts
polyester/nylon blend athletic shorts
Basic athletic shorts; no water/stain treatments typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Men's Favorite Golf Shorts
polyester/nylon blend, standard athletic fabric
Lower concern for basic golf shorts without water treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Reebok
Men's Workout Ready Woven Shorts
woven polyester or nylon blend
Standard athletic shorts, no PFAS-typical additives evident.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Baggies Shorts Patagonia Men's
Nylon with PFC-free water-repellent coating treatment
Lower PFAS concern. Patagonia uses PFC-free water-repellent coating on most shorts.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Endless Run Shorts
Recycled nylon with PFC-free water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern. Patagonia discloses PFC-free water-repellent coating; recycled nylon itself is not a PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Quandary Shorts
Nylon with PFC-free water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern; Patagonia uses PFC-free water-repellent coating on Quandary shorts.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Men's Squadra 25 Shorts
polyester athletic shorts, no water-resistant treatment disclosed
Lower concern. Basic polyester athletic wear without water-repellent coating treatment noted.
⚠Risky category by default
Adidas
Men's Squadra 25 Soccer Shorts
polyester, likely uncoated knit athletic fabric
Lower concern athletic shorts, typical uncoated polyester blend
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Men's Match 7 Inch Tennis Shorts
Polyester mesh and nylon, no waterproof treatment specified
Lower concern; basic athletic shorts without water-repellent coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Men's PR LYTE Shorts
Polyester mesh and knit, no disclosed water-resistant treatment
Lower concern shorts, basic athletic polyester without waterproofing.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Icon Shorts Men
polyester/nylon blend athletic fabric
Lower concern shorts; no high-risk coatings identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Asics
Men's COMFORT CORE STRETCH Shorts
polyester blend stretch knit, no reported water-repellent treatment
Lower concern; basic athletic shorts with no water-repellent coating or stain treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Champion
Men's Sport Shorts
polyester/nylon blend, uncoated
Lower concern. Standard athletic shorts unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Champion
Men's Woven Sport Shorts
Woven polyester/nylon blend, likely untreated
Lower concern. Standard woven shorts unlikely to have water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Champion
Men's Nylon Warm-Up Shorts
Nylon, no specified water-repellent treatment
Lower concern. Nylon base, no water-repellent coating claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Patagonia
Men's Outdoor Everyday Shorts
nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern. Patagonia uses PFC-free water-repellent coating; verify current batch details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Trailfarer Shorts
nylon and polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Lower PFAS concern; Patagonia uses safer water-repellent coating alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patagonia
Men's Strider Pro Shorts
nylon/polyester blend with PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatment
Lower concern. Patagonia claims PFAS-free water-repellent coating; no independent lab confirmation available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Union Heather Amphibian Hybrid Shorts
Polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
Hybrid shorts likely treated for water resistance; PFAS risk unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Waterman Strands Regular-Fit Shorts
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Taxer Amphibian Hybrid Shorts
polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Hybrid shorts likely have water-repellent coating; Quiksilver does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Transit 19 Hybrid Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent treatment
Hybrid shorts likely use water-repellent coating; Quiksilver discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Legion Cargo 20" Amphibian Hybrid Shorts
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating water repellent treatment
Skip until Quiksilver discloses water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Union Print Amphibian 20" Hybrid Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Hybrid shorts likely water-treated; PFAS details unavailable from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Kids' Men's Taxer Amphibian Board Shorts
Polyester with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) coating
Board shorts likely treated with water-repellent coating; Quiksilver discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Quiksilver
Men's Union Heather Amphibian 20" Boardshorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Standard boardshorts with likely water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Shorebreak 2 in 1 Amphib Shorts
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Women's Lux Metallic 2-In-1 Running Shorts
Polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
water-repellent coating athletic shorts; PFAS risk unclear, brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Skateboarding Water Shorts
polyester with water-repellent finish
Water-resistant apparel carries water-repellent coating risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Trail Run 5" Lined Shorts
polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Likely lower concern but water-repellent coating unverified; no public PFAS data available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Sport Utility Woven Shorts
woven nylon/polyester blend with water-resistant finish
Typical woven shorts with water-resistant treatment; PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Outdoor Hybrid Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Tech 7" Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until Under Armour discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Outdoor Hybrid 2-in-1 Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Fish Pro 2.0 Cargo Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Fishing shorts likely have water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Under Armour
Men's Sportstyle Elite Cargo Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Likely uses water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Reebok
Women's Lux High-Rise Bike Shorts
Nylon/polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until brand discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Men's LOVE UNITES Water PROOF PRINT Shorts
Polyester with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Waterproof shorts; coating chemistry undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Terrex Xperior CLIMA365 Mid Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent finish
Moisture-wicking shorts with water-repellent coating, Adidas silent on PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Men's Originals X Noah Waterproof Plaid Trunks
Polyester with water-repellent coating waterproof coating, unspecified
Waterproof shorts; coating chemistry unknown, Adidas silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Adidas
Mens Xperior Shorts
polyester with water-repellent treatment
Adidas silent on PFAS. Waterproof shorts likely treated with water-repellent coating chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Holmen 5 Pocket Shorts
Cotton/poly blend with water-repellent coating water treatment
Water treatment likely applied; PFAS status undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men's Tech Volley Swim Trunks
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating-treated swim trunks; PFAS use in finish uncertain, disclosure absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Asics
Men's PR Lyte 5in Running Short
Polyester with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until ASICS discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Asics
Men's Dry Knit Shorts
polyester knit with water-repellent coating finish
Polyester shorts with water-repellent coating; ASICS silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Asics
Men's 7IN 2 In 1 Short
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Skip until ASICS discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or provides test results.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Asics
Men's 5IN PR Lyte Short 2.0
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Unknown water-repellent coating treatment; ASICS has not disclosed PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's HP Foil 2.0 Shorts
Nylon with water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Skip or contact brand for water-repellent coating chemistry confirmation before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's HH QD Cargo Shorts
nylon/polyester with water-repellent coating water treatment
Cargo shorts likely treated with water-repellent coating; Helly Hansen silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's HH QD Shorts
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Water-repellent shorts; PFAS risk unclear without water-repellent coating disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Brono Shorts
Polyamide nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
water-repellent coating shorts with likely PFAS coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Rapide 7" Shorts
Nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Nylon shorts with water-repellent coating finish; brand silent on PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Mile Maker Shorts | Men's Ripstop Lined Short 6" | Size L
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating (durable water-resistant) treatment
Likely water-repellent coating treated; Lululemon discloses no PFAS stance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Levante Shorts
polyamide/nylon with water-repellent coating finish
Shorts likely have water-repellent coating, PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Helly Hansen
Men's Calshot Trunk
polyester/nylon swim trunk with water-repellent coating treatment
Skip until Helly Hansen discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Champion
Men's 2xl Black Athletic Shorts Water Resistant Drawstring
Polyester blend with water-resistant water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment
Athletic shorts with water-repellent coating; PFAS risk unconfirmed, transparency lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Champion
Double Dry Pocket Training Short Black/White M
Polyester/cotton blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Lower concern. Champion does not disclose PFAS in water-repellent coating treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Champion
Men's Double Dry Cross-Training 10" Shorts
polyester blend with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern; water-repellent coating treatment likely present but unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Champion
Men's Champion Hybrid Water Resistant Shorts Size M
polyester/nylon blend with water-resistant treatment
Water-resistant shorts likely treated with water-repellent coating; Champion discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Champion
Double Dry Pocket Training Short Red/White S
polyester blend with moisture-wicking water-repellent coating treatment
water-repellent coating-treated athletic shorts, PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Adult Speedo Men's 18 inch Fitness Shorts
polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating finish
Moderate concern due to water-repellent coating; Speedo discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men's 18 inch Comfort Liner Stretch Water Resistant Fitness Shorts (Ligth Blue, Large), Adult Unisex
Polyester blend with water-resistant treatment
Lower concern, but water-resistant treatment origin unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men's Active Flex Speed Shorts
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Likely lower concern, but water-repellent coating source unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men`s Hydrovent Short Uv Protection Water
Polyester/nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
UV swim short with water-repellent coating; Speedo silent on PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Shorts | Speedo Men's 18" Comfort Liner Stretch Water Resistant Fitness Shorts | Color: Blue/Green | Size: Xxl
Polyester blend with water-resistant finish
Water-resistant shorts; water-repellent coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men's Print Lookout Volley 16" Water Shorts
Polyester with water-resistant coating/finish
Moderate concern; typical swim shorts use water-repellent coating coatings with unknown PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Speedo
Men's Lookout Solid 16" Swim Shorts
Polyester with likely water-repellent coating water-resistant finish
Moderate concern; typical swim shorts likely use water-repellent coating treatments containing PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Shorts | Men's Swim Short Lined 7" | Size M
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Skip until Lululemon discloses water-repellent coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Shorts | Men's Swim Short Lined 5" | Size M
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating treatment
Swim shorts likely water-repellent coating-treated; Lululemon discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Mens Water-repellent Hiking Short 8" Mgpr Magenta Purple
polyester blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Water-repellent shorts likely use water-repellent coating; PFAS status unclear from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Mile Maker Shorts | Men's Ripstop Lined Short 6" | Size M
nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating treatment
Mid-risk shorts, water-repellent coating treatment likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Shorts | Men's Swim Short Linerless 7" | Size XS
Nylon with water-repellent coating water-repellent treatment
Swim shorts likely use water-repellent coating; Lululemon provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Water Repellent Hiking Short 8” Size Xxl Graphite Grey Ggre
Nylon blend with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Water-repellent shorts likely treated; water-repellent coating chemistry undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lululemon
Mile Maker Shorts | Men's Ripstop Lined Short 6" | Size XS
Nylon ripstop with water-repellent coating water-repellent finish
Lower concern base fabric, but water-repellent coating finish composition undisclosed by brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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