Rain jackets have evolved so far that a modern shell at any price point will keep you dry. But like non-stick pans, many of them accomplished this miracle with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as Pfas or “forever chemicals”. Now that we understand the harm these chemicals cause in humans and the environment, manufacturers have had to scramble to invent new coatings that perform as well as the tried-and-true.
They’ve risen to the occasion. Every Pfas-free rain jacket we evaluated will genuinely keep you dry in the rain. The real differentiators come down to comfort, breathability and whether a jacket’s design makes sense for how you’ll be spending time in the rain.
