After years offirefighters campaigning against the use of PFAS in their protective clothing, Armadillo Merino USA has recently unveiled a pioneering collection of station wear and personal protective equipment (PPE) that is devoid ofPFAS, heavy metals, and toxins. This innovati...
If you are testing your water for PFAS at home, we have developed the following guidelines to best collect your sample: Avoid wearing these materials: Clothing or shoes containing Gore-Tex, Tyvek, or other waterproof synthetics (often advertised as waterproof, water repellant, or dirt/stain resis...
Hong Kong sellers of a wide variety of consumer goods that make use of PFAS chemicals in the manufacturing process may recall that these substances have oftentimes been referred to as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are said to be used in everyday consumer goods to make them water, stain or heat...
and sustainability doesn’t come cheap. Mercante believes that the fashion industry has trained us to think that apparel has no value. “We need to retrain people in the value of clothing. Don’t throw it out; repair it. Think of it as saving the gear that’s going to protect you.”...
Fibers (carpet, clothing) Food and Drink Packaging In all these applications, the PLA alternatives present clear advantages over traditional materials. For example, in 3D printers, PLA filaments are one of the most popular choices. They have a lower melting point than other filament options, mak...
根据原文第一段PFAS or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances,refers to a class of chemicals used abundantly in common household items(物品)to make objects water or fire resistant.(全氟烷基化合物(PFAS)或全氟烷基和多氟烷基物质,指的是一类广泛用于普通家庭用品的化学物质,用于使物品防水或防火。)可知PFAS...
over time, PFAS can take hundreds, if not thousands, of years to break down. In addition to some models of Apple Watch bands, PFAS are also found in food packaging, personal hygiene products like shampoo and dental floss, nonstick cookware, clothing, household construction mate...
The presence of intentionally added PFAs is covered by the ban. The aim of the Environment Protection Agency is to bring PFA levels as close to zero as possible. However, it is still possible for PFAs to be detected as a result of unintentional use in material flows, as traces may persist...
Today, GORE-TEX® is a staple in outdoor clothing, and with the advent of the athleisure trend, the brand is making inroads most notably into streetwear, with the likes ofvisvim,nanamica,ASICSandStüssyall incorporating the functional fabric into their designs. Here, we caught up with Gore...
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