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  1. gtriple

    What clothes should we buy before PFAS regulations?

    Without getting into the politics or environmental effects of PFAS chemicals, it appears that they are eventually going to be outlawed in the US. I'm not a material expert, so I'm trying to figure out what pieces I should add or stock up on prior. What clothing technologies are going to be...
  2. Erict

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    (Note - this isn't just about Gore-Tex..) NY and CA are the first two states with laws prohibiting the sale of certain NEW apparel containing "PFAS". This includes traditional Gore-Tex™️ and some other waterproof materials. A friend just tried to order some Sitka gear, and the online sale would...
  3. justin davis

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    There is PFAS in all sorts of stuff. Occurs in the environment. Our well was tested and was really high for PFAS Common ins this area of the mtns in Colorado. I put some water filter In for drinking. But who knows We shower in it and etc.
  4. B

    Sitka shipping restrictions to CA and NY

    Well, mixed feelings on this one. I work for an environmental remediation company.. PFAS contamination is a huge freakin deal. I'd have to look into this but there are many PFAS free options coming to market. Goretex doesn't come at zero cost to the environment. Now, I'd like to think that we've...
  5. william schmaltz

    Your brain on microplastics?

    In response to PFAS, testing is showing that most bottled water contains at least some PFAS as well as a good potion of municipal drinking water (likely the source for bottled water). It’s hard to tell if levels are “safe” as the MCLs and RSLs for some chains for certain media are now below the...
  6. F

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    I believe it is possible to filter out PFAS from home drinking water using recognized lab, independently certified devices that make claims. It's my belief that we do not yet know the actual extent and specific health risk impacts that PFAS may incur. There are studies on 1/2 life reductions...
  7. Desk Jockey

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    Had not followed this. What is the issue with PFAS in apparel? Is it toxic to he wearer or are they just trying to eliminate them overall.
  8. ElDiablito

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    Hmmm - wondering how this or laws like it will affect Kuiu. Some DWR treatments use PFAS and some don’t, I’ve read. 🤷🏻‍♂️ No idea what Kuiu is using.
  9. archp625

    Sitka discontinuing Rain Gear?

    I'm guessing new models or they are gearing up for a new process in treating their fabric to get away from using PFAS. States and the Feds are trying to ban PFAS. Minnesota starts 01/01/2025.
  10. B

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    ...industries have been slowly eliminating them so it isn’t anything new. It’s just hitting apparel now. Gore has been eliminating all of their pfas containing Gore Tex this past year. Their GTex cycling clothing has been discounted heavily for months to get rid of it. Ski waxes went through...
  11. fatlander

    Swaro Jacket

    This is the first time I’ve seen a company marketing PFAS free DWR in hunting clothing. “PFC [Perfluorinated compound] - free DWR” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. C

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    This is old news. California banned it a few years back, why all the new DWR’s suck compared to old ones. Sitka, Kuiu, NF, Columbia etc already moved away from PFAS
  13. E

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    Just the tip of the iceberg with PFAS, anyone remember how everyone loved Teflon when it first came out?, this is much broader , big chem just like big pharm , big bank, big oil, etc
  14. Ditt44

    Sitka shipping restrictions to CA and NY

    .... because PFAS products/chemicals are dangerous... Period. If people actually paid attention to what they are eating and wearing, there would be a revolution against big corps and what they are continually pushing onto the public.
  15. Amos Moses

    Rain gear

    I was listening to a podcast recently and the owner of an outdoor clothing manufacturer recommended buying new rain gear asap. Apparently the PFAS chemical regulations coming through are forcing the use of a seriously sub-par DWR that just doesn’t work.
  16. P Carter

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    ...other regulations are coming into effect, all around the country, with various exemptions, compliance dates, and approaches. EPA also regulated PFAS in drinking water, and classified it as a hazardous substance under CERCLA. This has been known for years---not a huge surprise. Companies are...
  17. F

    New State restrictions on boots

    Gore-tex has PFAS. Any boot with Gore-tex can no longer be sold/shipped to NY, CA or MN.
  18. G

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    The vast majority of groundwater PFAS contamination and ingestion comes from a small number of compounds, none of which is goretex. Banning it won't change a thing. Firefighting foam (AFFF) is the number one issue, having been used extensively in a number of industries, but predominantly...
  19. Huntindog45

    Sitka shipping restrictions to CA and NY

    ...California. California's Assembly Bill (AB) No. 1817[1] prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any new textile articles containing regulated PFAS within the state beginning January 1, 2025 Simms has the same disclaimer now and it all appears to be on Gore Tex items.
  20. PBBananaHammock

    Gore-tex / PFAS apparel "ban" - NY & CA first

    Only found one study that claims it does. So, maybe? Need more studies to confidently say for certain. PFAS are a big money maker for chemical companies like gore. It'll take time for more to come out about them because they are so heavily invested against it...

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