PFAS score
Rainkist · Umbrellas
Rainkist Plain Black Auto Fold Black 42” | 1 Piece | Size: 42” | Black
Skip unless Rainkist discloses water-repellent coating chemistry, auto-fold umbrellas commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.
This Rainkist umbrella product description lacks material and coating transparency. Auto-fold umbrellas typically receive water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finishes; historically many brands use PFAS-based chemistry for this function. Rainkist makes no public PFAS disclosure or third-party verification claims.
The safe swap
Hydro Flask
Rain Or Shine Umbrella Flask 2 Pack (24 Oz Total) - Hidden Alcohol
75/100 safety
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Material
Fabric with water-repellent (water-repellent coating) finish; specific fiber type unspecified
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.
Safer alternatives in Umbrellas
Hydro Flask
Rain Or Shine Umbrella Flask 2 Pack (24 Oz Total) - Hidden Alcohol
Stainless steel flask body (primary material)
Lower PFAS concern for the flask itself; verify cap/seal materials separately.
⚠Risky category by default
Euroschirm
Light Trek Eco Recycled PET Umbrella
Recycled PET polyester fabric
Lower PFAS concern, plain recycled PET unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on water treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Gustavo Cadile
Style 01 — Gustavo Cadile
unknown/not publicly disclosed
Insufficient public information to assess PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.