FOREVER CHEMICALS: Did We Ever Need PFAS in Our Outdoor Gear?
As more regulations come into play, many outdoor brands have moved the needle and promised to phase PFAS out of their products and apparel by 2025.
While this is great news, what’s curious as a consumer is that alternative chemistry has existed for quite some time. Brands like Nikwax never needed to use harmful chemicals to achieve waterproof capabilities, and now Nikwax is one brand leading the charge with industry-wide innovations with cleaner chemistry.
In later episodes, we will explore how both European and US brands have moved to phase out PFAS in their product lines, but before we get to that, it is worth noting that there have always been alternatives.
Guests featured in this episode:
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Brian Davidson, Nikwax
- Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research
- Kris Cody, PAKA Apparel
- Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future
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