PFAS score
Patagonia · Activewear
Patagonia Women's Tropic Comfort Sun Tights
water-repellent coating-treated sun tights carry moderate PFAS risk; Patagonia's silence on chemistry is concerning despite brand reputation.
Patagonia's Tropic Comfort Sun Tights likely feature a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment typical of UV-protective swimwear, a common use case for PFAS-based Teflon-family coating. Patagonia does not publicly disclose whether this product is PFAS-free or uses alternative water-repellent coating chemistry.
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Material
Nylon/spandex blend with 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.
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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