PFAS score
Patagonia · Waterproof Outdoor Gear
Patagonia Refugio Day Pack 26L
Lower PFAS concern. Patagonia claims non-fluorinated water-repellent coating on this pack.
Patagonia Refugio pack uses recycled nylon with non-fluorinated water repellent treatment, aligning with the brand's stated commitment to eliminate PFAS. No third-party verification or test data publicly available for this specific model.
Brand says: “Patagonia has committed to eliminating PFAS-based water repellent treatments and uses non-fluorinated DWR finishes on many products”
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Material
recycled nylon with non-fluorinated 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.
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states the product is PFAS-free (self-declared).
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.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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