New Research on Outdoor Gear Could See Toxic DWRs Outmoded

Why do outdoor apparel brands make gear with durable water repellents that ward off dirt and oil if consumers don’t care about stain resistance? — CREDIT: Shutterstock

Designing apparel with the specific end user group in mind could curtail the overuse of environmentally toxic chemical textile treatments like polyfluoroalkyls (PFAs), new research shows. Textile makers seem to take a scattershot approach to solutions for protective apparel, whether that’s a consumer raincoat or on-the-job uniform for industries like healthcare and oil and gas….

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