Regatta · Children's Rainwear & Rain Boots
Regatta Childrens/ Kids Farbank II Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof kids jacket with undisclosed water-repellent coating treatment; PFAS risk unclear.
Regatta Farbank II is a polyester children's waterproof jacket. The water-repellent coating composition is not publicly disclosed, raising typical PFAS concerns common to waterproof apparel.
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Material
Polyester with water-repellent coating water-repellent coating, 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.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Farbank II is polyester with a water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish applied to the surface. water-repellent coating coatings on children's outerwear historically relied on PFAS-based chemistry, though some manufacturers have shifted to fluorine-free alternatives; Regatta has not publicly disclosed which type is used here. Polyester itself is stable and does not leach chemicals under normal wear, but the coating's composition and durability determine whether water-repellency degrades safely over time or sheds problematic residues.
The brand's record and disclosure
Regatta is a UK-based outdoor clothing manufacturer with no public commitment to PFAS-free water-repellent coating treatments and no published testing data for this specific jacket. The brand does not appear on lists of companies with strict PFAS phase-out policies, nor does it provide consumer-accessible information about coating chemistry on product labels or websites. This silence is typical of mid-market outdoor brands and does not confirm PFAS presence, but it does mean you cannot verify safety claims.
How it compares in its category
Most budget-to-mid-range children's waterproof jackets use undisclosed water-repellent coating coatings; the Farbank II is standard in this regard. Premium brands (e.g., Patagonia, The North Face) increasingly publicize PFAS-free alternatives, though at higher price points. For a children's jacket in the moderate price range, lack of transparency is common but increasingly avoidable with brands offering certified fluorine-free water-repellent coating.
If you buy it
Wash the jacket in cool water before first wear to remove any loose coating residues or manufacturing chemicals. Avoid high-heat drying; air dry or use low heat to preserve water-repellent coating longevity. Do not dry-clean, as solvents can damage the coating. Expect the water-repellent finish to gradually diminish over 1-2 years of regular use; when beading stops and water soaks in, replacement is reasonable rather than attempting re-coating treatments at home.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Azo dyes
Polyester textiles can be dyed with azo dyes, some of which break down into carcinogenic amines; no restriction-of-hazardous-substances (ROHS) certification or dye safety data is published for this jacket, so risk cannot be ruled out.
Formaldehyde resins in finishing treatments
Water-repellent coatings sometimes incorporate formaldehyde-releasing resins for durability; Regatta's undisclosed coating chemistry means this cannot be confirmed or excluded for the Farbank II.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony trioxide is used as a catalyst in polyester manufacture but typically remains bound in the polymer and does not migrate during normal wear or washing of finished garments.
water-repellent coating degradation and shedding
All water-repellent coating-coated garments gradually lose water-repellency with wear and washing; when this occurs, the coating does not pose known toxicity risk but performance drops, potentially leading to moisture retention and discomfort in wet conditions.
Heavy metals in pigments or dyes
Industrial dyes and pigments used in colored polyester can contain lead, cadmium, or chromium; no third-party testing or certification is available for this product to confirm absence.
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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