Polartec® announces the elimination of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) in its DWR (durable water repellent) treatments across its line of performance fabrics. Polartec® is a Milliken & Company brand and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe.
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), PFAS has been linked to severe adverse health effects, including increased cholesterol levels, interference with the body’s natural hormones, decreased fertility, thyroid, and liver diseases, immune system diseases, and cancer. Polartec® solution offers PFAS-free DWR with zero loss of durability or water repellency, and it is the latest in Polartec’s growing EcoEngineering™ initiative.
The new weather protection fabric treatment will be used in Hardface®, Power Shield®, Power Shield® Pro, NeoShell® and Windbloc® products. The technology will also extend to fleece and insulation treatments for more excellent moisture management on products like Thermal Pro® and Alpha®.
