Regatta · Children's Rainwear & Rain Boots
Regatta Junior Kids Pro Stormbreak Waterproof Shell Jacket (Navy, Age 2)
Waterproof kids jacket with unknown water-repellent coating treatment, PFAS risk unclear.
Regatta does not disclose water-repellent coating chemical composition for this children's jacket. Waterproof apparel typically uses PFAS-based treatments, though alternatives exist. Request detailed material spec before purchase if PFAS matters to you.
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Material
Polyester shell with unspecified waterproof/water-repellent coating treatment
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
This jacket is a polyester shell with a waterproof and water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) finish. The polyester itself is stable, but the water-repellent coating is the concern: many water-repellent coating treatments historically used PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals") to achieve water shedding on textiles. Regatta does not publicly specify whether this garment uses fluorocarbon-based or alternative water-repellent coating chemistry. Without that disclosure, you cannot rule out legacy or current PFAS-based treatments.
The brand's record and disclosure
Regatta is a UK outdoor-clothing manufacturer owned by Pentland Group. The company has not published a detailed PFAS commitment or phaseout timeline in publicly accessible materials. No major safety recalls involving this specific jacket model are on record with US CPSC or EU authorities. However, the brand's silence on water-repellent coating chemistry for children's products is a red flag given the rising scrutiny of PFAS in kids' textiles.
How it compares in its category
Most mid-market waterproof kids jackets use either fluorocarbon-based water-repellent coating (cheaper, more durable) or PFAS-free alternatives (wax-based, polyurethane, or silicone). Regatta's price point suggests a likely fluorocarbon finish, but this is not confirmed. Competitor brands like Patagonia and Arc'teryx have committed to phasing PFAS; Regatta's lack of transparency is below category best practice for children's wear.
If you buy it
Wash separately from other clothes before first wear to remove loose dyes and surface treatments. Use mild detergent and cool water; avoid fabric softeners, which can degrade the water-repellent coating. Air dry only; tumble drying can damage the water-repellent layer. If the jacket loses water beading after 10-15 washes, replacement is safer than reapplying commercial water-repellent coating sprays (which often contain PFAS themselves).
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
Navy polyester textiles may contain azo dyes that can break down into aromatic amines under skin moisture and microbial action; Regatta does not publish restricted substance lists. No recalls for this jacket suggest dyes are likely compliant with EU limits, but international testing standards vary.
Formaldehyde resins (resin finishes)
Polyester shells sometimes use formaldehyde-based cross-linking agents to stabilize water-repellent coating finishes or improve wrinkle resistance. Regatta does not disclose finish chemistry. Off-gassing from new garments is typically low in outdoor wear but not ruled out; airing before first skin contact reduces exposure.
Antimony in polyester fiber
Antimony trioxide is a common catalyst in polyester production and can persist in fiber at trace levels. Testing data for Regatta polyester is not published. Antimony leaching from intact textiles is negligible, but this hazard class is relevant to the material category and warrants transparency.
Waterproof coating degradation and leachates
water-repellent coating coatings degrade over time and with washing, especially fluorocarbon types. Fragments of the coating may slough into wash water or contact skin. No data on leachate composition for this specific product; risk is inherent to the material choice and typical for the category.
Heavy metals in dyes and pigments
Navy dyes may include trace cadmium or lead depending on pigment source. EU textile regulations limit heavy metals in child products. Regatta does not publish supplier audit or metal testing reports, but no recalls suggest likely compliance with legal limits.
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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