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Patagonia — Men's Swiftcurrent® Expedition Zip-Front Waders

Patagonia

Men's Swiftcurrent® Expedition Zip-Front Waders

AccessoriesSKU: 82365
C

Average across the board — nothing stands out, nothing's alarming.

Workhorse basics; replace when worn out.

Quality C · 62Health C · 61Eco · 55

Label Confidence

MODERATE

Label confidence moderate — one signal suggests the composition may be incomplete or under-verified.

  • Recycled-fiber claim without explicit certification (GRS, RCS). Chain-of-custody for recycled materials is hard to verify without one.
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Why this grade?

This product scored 62/100 based on its composition of 100% Recycled Polyester Backershell Has.

C (55-69): Average — typical blend, reasonable for everyday wear.

Composition

100% Recycled Polyester Backershell Has

Average quality, high synthetic content

Decent for everyday wear, but the synthetic content means microplastic shedding and it won't biodegrade. Consider natural alternatives for your next purchase.

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Every wash of synthetic fabric releases up to 700,000 microplastic fibers into waterways. Use a Guppyfriend bag to catch them.

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This fabric will take 200+ years to decompose. That means a shirt you buy today will still exist in the year 2226.

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Synthetic fabrics can contain BPA, which mimics estrogen. Studies have found BPA transferring to skin through sweat contact.

Eco Rating

55/100

Moderate impact — consider eco alternatives

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Biodegradability

Not Biodegradable

Materials will persist in the environment for decades.

Health & environmental impact →

Health Impact

Microplastic shedding · skin-contact synthetic load · likely chemical treatments

C61/100

Moderate health impact — some synthetic content or possible chemical treatments. Rotate with natural-fiber alternatives where you can.

MicroplasticsHIGH

600,000 fibers/wash

Skin contactMODERATE

100% synthetic

ChemicalsLOW

Antimony

  • Antimony (trace): Recycled polyester carries reduced (but non-zero) antimony residue from upstream PET feedstock.
🌿 Find plastic-free alternatives →How we score health impact →Not medical advice — based on material composition.

Care Guide

Washwarm (40°C)
Cyclenormal
Detergentregular
BleachDo not bleach
Drytumble low
Ironlow
Dry Cleanavoid
SoftenerNo