PFAS score
Patagonia · Softshell Jackets
Patagonia Men's R2 TechFace Hoody
Lower concern: Patagonia's public PFAS phase-out and explicit Teflon-type coating-free claim on this model support the product, though independent lab verification would stren
Patagonia has publicly committed to removing intentionally added PFAS and states the R2 TechFace uses non-PFAS water-repellent coating treatment. The product carries Bluesign® certification, a third-party standard that restricts harmful chemicals.
Brand says: “Patagonia has committed to phasing out all intentionally added PFAS in its products by 2024 and explicitly states the R2 TechFace does not use PTFE or PFC-based DWR treatments.”
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Material
Polyester shell with water-repellent coating treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
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.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
Independently verified PFAS-free by a third party.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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