PFCs shed water and stains exceptionally well, and for outdoor gear they are most commonly used for the durable water repellent (DWR) coating on fabric. The long chain variation of PFCs that have at least eight carbon chains (known as C8) are the targets of the 2016 ban as these ...
Proper (and regular!) care andcleaningof the outer shell fabric is another way to protect the repellency of the fabric and functionality of the garment, as well as periodic use of a reproofing product to reapply the DWR coating once the original has worn down. Worried about PFAs and PFCs?