PFAS-free waterproofing
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| Solution | Brand | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OutDry™ Extreme ECO | Columbia | "NO PFCs INTENTIONALLY USED IN THIS PRODUCT (May contain trace amounts)"[1]
"In spring 2016 we introduced OutDry Extreme technology without any additional outer fabric, eliminating the need for PFC-based DWR without compromising performance."[1] |
| OutDry™ Extreme | Columbia | "There's a big push in the industry to get rid of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used for DWRs, but because the exterior membrane is already hydrophobic, we don’t have to use those chemicals in our ODX jackets. The exterior membrane keeps the rain out, making Columbia’s ODX jackets among the most waterproof jackets on the market. With increasing regulations around the use of PFAS in DWRs, the outstanding waterproof performance of our membrane-outside ODX jackets should attract even more attention."[2]
"The reason why Columbia was able to create this technology is because our membranes are tough. They're made out of a tough material called polyurethane, that we modified to withstand the abrasion that the exterior of a jacket gets if you're going to use it for hiking and the outdoors."[2] |