A good rule of thumb for footwear and most apparel is that water-resistant items will be more breathable than waterproof ones. Rubber rain boots allow less air to pass through than mesh hiking ...

The best clothing brands that don’t use PFAS chemicals Kari Traa. Kari Traa was founded by an Olympic mogul skier to provide women with playful, feminine sportswear free from bad chemicals.

Currently, water-resistant clothing made with PFAS receives preferential tariff treatment with a 7% duty rate, while more sustainable alternatives face a 27% rate.

Patagonia, like practically every other outdoor apparel company, has long relied on per- or polyfluorinated chemicals — PFAS for short — to make its products water-resistant.

You may not have heard of PFAS, but it exists in your everyday products, water, and even your bloodstream. Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals used in various ...

By Keith Flamer. You might say PFAS just won’t go away. Used in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, water-resistant clothing, food packaging, and even cosmetics, PFAS (shorthand for per ...

Because of a loophole in trade laws, water-resistant clothing made with PFAS qualifies for a 7% tariff, while non-PFAS alternatives are subject to a 27% tariff. The bill, if approved, would align ...