PFAS
Denmark to Ban PFAS From Clothing
One of Denmark's biggest sources of PFAS comes from clothing and shoes. Thus, the government wants to…
For the First Time, EPA Sets Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
The EPA has issued the first rule of its kind, mandating limits on the level of "forever chemicals" in…
Judge Dismisses PFAS Lawsuit Against The Children’s Place
The kids apparel retailer has skirted a suit related to its alleged use of forever chemicals in school…
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New Zealand Says It’s Banning ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cosmetics
Per- and polyfluoraolkyl substances will be forbidden in the country's cosmetics products starting Dec. 31…
AAFA Pushes Back on Washington State’s Proposed PFAS Regulations
The footwear and apparel trade group said the state's proposed PFAS regulations require revisions, or they…
Oeko-Tex Tightens PFAS Ban, Releases 2024 Regulation Updates
Swiss testing entity Oeko-Tex announced its new regulations for certifications, most of which go into effect…
PFAS Still Abundant in Apparel, Study Finds
An examination of jackets and other garments from 13 countries indicated the overwhelming presence of…
YKK Eliminates Key Barrier to Textile-to-Textile Recycling
The zipper company increased its use of sustainable materials by 14 percent last year.
Evolved By Nature Lines Up New Italian and Thai Tanneries
The Boston-area maker of Activated Silk technology recruited leather tanneries in Europe and Asia to use its…
PFAS Discovered in YKK Waterproof Zippers
The Tokyo-based trims manufacturer discovered that some of its zipper products contain traces of the "forever…
Patagonia Debuts Warmest Jacket to Date—and it’s Made with Marine Plastics
Patagonia teamed with Gore-Tex and Bionic on a highly durable, weatherproof fabrication for its Stormshadow…
The Children’s Place Calls for Lawyer Sanctions in ‘Reckless’ PFAS Lawsuit
Tests showed little to no evidence of the PFAS contamination the plaintiff cited in the class-action suit.
Oeko-Tex Sees 21% Increase in Certificates and Labels
The standards certification organization said it issued more than 43,000 certificates and labels during its…
Collaborations and Advanced Inputs Drive Material Innovation
While material innovations are being taken to the next level, challenges lie ahead, including securing…