Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

With the help of special security features such as lockable zippers, anti-slash fabrics, hidden pockets and RFID-blocking ...

Yorba Linda, Calif., is home to the largest water treatment plant in the country using ion exchange to remove PFAS from its water supply. The plant has been in operation since 2021, and it's been ...

Microban International, the leader in product protection solutions, announced the launch of H2O Shield, a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio for textiles. This technology represents ...

Water-resistant clothing. Cleaning products. Personal care products and cosmetics (such as shampoo, dental floss, nail polish, and eye makeup). Paints, varnishes, and sealants.

Manufacturers have been widely using PFAS—a class of about 15,000 chemicals—in products for their stick-, stain-, and water-resistant properties since the 1940s.

PFAS encompass thousands of man-made chemicals found in everyday items like nonstick cookware, firefighting foams, grease-resistant food wrappers, water-resistant clothing and more.

If you're concerned about PFAS, you can limit your exposure by avoiding stain and water-resistant clothing and carpets, and using cookware that says it's PTFE-free, such as pans with ceramic coatings.

For some context, PFAS or forever chemicals are synthetic chemicals commonly used in products like nonstick cookware, water-resistant clothing, and food packaging. As their name suggests, they can ...