Category: PFAS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
PFAS in textile contaminates Europe’s circular economy
PFAS presence in textiles can hinder recycling and reuse, posing a barrier to achieving a circular economy.
News DetailThe BANner PFAS initiative
We, European civil society organisations, urge to ban all PFAS in consumer products by 2025 and to have a complete ban by 2030.
News DetailAddressing the Next Steps with PFAS Challenges in Fashion
The future of fashion demands a decisive shift towards PFAS-free practices, emphasizing innovation, stringent regulations, and consumer awareness to eradicate the use of these harmful “forever chemicals.”
News DetailRegulating PFAS as a Chemical Class in the Textile Sector
HEJSupport caught up with Maria Delfina Cuglievan Wiese from the SAICM Secretariat to get more details about managing PFAS as a chemical class in the textile sector.
News DetailWhy and How Should Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Be Regulated in Textiles?
PFAS are chemicals of high concern and their use should be regulated in the garment and textile industry.
News DetailThe Use of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Textiles
PFAS are often used as impregnating agents in textiles due to their desirable properties, and unfortunately their use has a negative impact on human and environmental health.
These desirable textile properties include:
– breathability
– oil, water, alcohol, and dirt repellency
– high thermal stability
– durability throughout the washing and dry cleaning processes