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Where is PFAS found?

PFAS is found in the DWR; and it’s found in the waterproof membrane. Gear companies that have not already transitioned toward a PFAS-free chemistry for their outdoor apparel are scrambling to get there before California’s deadline. But if you already own gear that contains PFAS, feel free to hang on to it. ...

Are PFAS banned in outdoor gear?

Outdoor gear is in the midst of a sea change. A common family of chemicals used for waterproofing, stain resistance, and durability — PFAS — is being banned in textiles in California and in apparel in New York starting in 2025. As a result, outdoor gear companies are working hard to remove these chemicals from their products. ...

What is PFAS & DWR?

Since the 1940s, a broad class of synthetic chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS, for short) has been added to performance gear such as raincoats, snow boots, bicycle oil, ski wax, and more to make them breathable yet impervious to water. This coating is called DWR by the industry, short for durable water repellent. ...

Does Patagonia have PFAS?

Patagonia – Has eliminated PFAS from its “noncritical” products (i.e. non-professional level), which makes up 90% of its gear. Hopes to have it out of its professional apparel by the end of 2024. On — states that 90% of its waterproof footwear and apparel styles have been PFAS-free since 2022. ...

What are the problems with PFAS?

The biggest problem with PFAS is that it’s increasingly turning up in the water supply. There are a few reasons this is happening. PFAS leaching out of landfills, due to the sheer number of products in said landfills that contain PFAS. Another source of contamination is a type of firefighting foam called AFFF, which contains PFAS. ...

Why do outdoor equipment manufacturers use PFAS?

Since the 1940s, manufacturers in many industries, including the outdoor equipment industry, have added per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS or alternatively, PFCs) to coatings on products to make them more resistant to moisture, dirt, and oil. ...