Adidas · Children's Rainwear & Rain Boots
adidas Condivo 22 Winter Jacket
Winter jacket with water-repellent coating, PFAS details undisclosed by Adidas.
Adidas does not publicly disclose PFAS chemistry in this winter jacket's water-repellent treatment. Modern water-repellent coating coatings may use fluorinated or non-fluorinated chemistries; without disclosure, risk remains uncertain.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) finish
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Condivo 22 is primarily polyester with a water-repellent (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the outer shell. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach chemicals under normal wear. However, the water-repellent coating is the concern: many water-repellent treatments historically relied on PFAS compounds (PFAS "forever chemicals") that persist in the environment and body. Adidas has not publicly disclosed whether this jacket uses fluorine-based or fluorine-free water-repellent coating technology, which is a significant transparency gap for a winter performance product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Adidas has made limited public commitments on PFAS phase-out compared to competitors like Nike and The North Face, which have announced timelines for fluorine-free water repellents. The brand does not routinely disclose water-repellent coating chemistry on product pages or sustainability reports for apparel lines. No specific recalls or toxicology findings have been published for the Condivo 22. This silence on water-repellent coating composition is the primary disclosure weakness; it prevents informed choice on PFAS exposure.
How it compares in its category
Many winter jackets at this price point use similar polyester shells with water-repellent coating finishes, so the Condivo 22 is not uniquely risky in material class. However, brands including Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and some Columbia lines explicitly state use of PFC-free water repellents, making them easier to evaluate for PFAS-conscious buyers. Adidas's competitor positioning does not emphasize chemical transparency, which is a relative weakness in an increasingly informed market segment.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water using mild detergent; avoid high heat drying, which can stress the water-repellent coating and potentially trigger off-gassing if any volatile components are present. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can degrade modern water-repellent treatments. Reapply water-repellent coating treatment every 1-2 seasons according to Adidas care instructions, preferably with a PFC-free product (available commercially). If PFAS exposure is a personal concern, contact Adidas directly to request confirmation of water-repellent coating chemistry before purchase, as this information is not currently published.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
PFAS in water-repellent coating (fluorine-based water repellent)
Adidas has not disclosed whether the Condivo 22 uses fluorine-based or fluorine-free water-repellent coating. Historically, most synthetic water-repellent textiles rely on PFAS compounds; exposure occurs through skin contact and potential off-gassing during wear or laundering. This product carries unknown PFAS risk due to brand silence.
Formaldehyde in textile resins
No published recalls or warnings of formaldehyde contamination in Adidas Condivo 22 or similar polyester performance jackets. Polyester typically does not require formaldehyde-based finishing resins; risk in this category is low unless fabric is treated with wrinkle-resistant finishes.
Azo dyes and heavy metals in pigments
Adidas applies OEKO-TEX or equivalent testing to many product lines, though this is not explicitly confirmed for the Condivo 22. No specific hazard flags or regulatory findings exist for this jacket model; polyester dye toxicity risk is generally low in mainstream athletic brands.
Antimony in polyester
Polyester can contain antimony as a catalyst remnant, but exposure via wearing apparel is not established as a health concern. No recalls or warnings for Adidas polyester jackets on this basis.
water-repellent coating degradation and reapplication timing
Water-repellent coatings degrade with washing and time. Adidas recommends reapplication every 1-2 seasons. Use of PFC-free renewal products is advisable if PFAS is a concern; however, Adidas does not specify safe reapplication protocols on product care labels.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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