PFAS score
Patagonia · Wetsuits
Patagonia Men's R2 Yulex Regulator Front-Zip Full Wetsuit
Lower concern; Yulex is a synthetic rubber alternative to neoprene without known PFAS use, but Patagonia does not disclose wetsuit water-repellent coating treatments.
Patagonia's R2 Yulex uses a PFAS-free synthetic rubber base material, which is a positive design choice. However, Patagonia does not publicly disclose whether any water-repellent (water-repellent coating) coatings on the exterior contain PFAS.
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Material
Yulex (synthetic rubber), neoprene-free base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
clothing is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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