Regatta · Children's Rainwear & Rain Boots
Regatta Kids Waterproof Jacket Cheap Raincoat Pink 11-12 Years
Skip until Regatta discloses waterproof coating chemistry.
Regatta does not publicly disclose the water-repellent coating type on this kids jacket. Many budget waterproof raincoats use PFAS-based treatments; specific product chemistry is unknown.
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Material
polyester with waterproof 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
This jacket is polyester with an applied waterproof coating of unspecified chemistry. Polyester itself is a stable synthetic polymer with no established leaching risk in normal wear. The coating is the critical unknown: waterproof finishes on textiles are historically a major PFAS delivery vector, though some manufacturers now use fluorine-free alternatives. Without Regatta's disclosure, you cannot determine whether the water resistance relies on legacy perfluorinated compounds or safer options.
The brand's record and disclosure
Regatta is a UK outdoor brand with moderate market presence in children's and adult apparel. The company has not published transparent information about waterproof coating chemistry or PFAS elimination timelines in publicly available sources. No major safety recalls or controversies involving Regatta kids' rainwear are on record. The silence on coating disclosure is a weakness, not proof of harm, but represents a gap in consumer transparency.
How it compares in its category
Most budget polyester raincoats for children carry similar coating uncertainty. Premium brands (Arc'teryx, Patagonia) increasingly disclose PFAS-free alternatives; budget competitors rarely do. This jacket is typical of mass-market kids' rain gear in offering no public assurance on fluorinated chemistry. Price point suggests this is unlikely to carry cutting-edge fluorine-free coating, but absence of testing data means this remains an assumption.
If you buy it
Wash before first wear to reduce any loose surface residues. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent; avoid softeners which can degrade water repellency. Do not dry clean or iron. Replace when seams leak or coating visibly peels, as degradation may increase microfiber shedding and coating particle release. Store dry in a breathable bag to prevent mildew. Monitor fit annually given children's growth; discard if outgrown rather than passing on, as unknown coating durability raises wear-pattern uncertainty.
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.”
PFAS in waterproof coating
Undisclosed coating chemistry is a red flag in children's rainwear. Historical industry standard was PFOA/PFOS; modern alternatives exist but Regatta's status is unknown. Direct skin contact with coated textiles is generally lower risk than ingestion, but dermal absorption during sweating is theoretically possible.
Azo dyes
Pink polyester garments can theoretically carry azo dyes that release carcinogenic amines under certain conditions. Regatta products are not flagged in dye-safety databases, and EU textile regulations restrict the worst offenders. No specific concerns on record for this brand.
Antimony in polyester
Antimony is a catalyst used in some polyester synthesis and can migrate at low levels. Regatta does not disclose polyester sourcing or antimony controls. Exposure through normal wear is considered minimal by health authorities; concern is elevated mainly for items chewed by infants.
Formaldehyde in finishes
Water-repellent finishes can incorporate formaldehyde-releasing resins. Regatta does not publicly address formaldehyde content. Off-gassing risk is highest when new; a pre-wear wash significantly reduces volatile emission. Children with respiratory sensitivity should be monitored.
Microfiber shedding when coated textiles degrade
As the waterproof coating ages and flakes, underlying polyester fibers shed as microfibers. Regatta does not specify coating durability or environmental persistence. Normal wear and washing will inevitably trigger this; frequency depends on coating adhesion quality, unknown for this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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Skip until Gap discloses coating chemistry and PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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