Sustainable fashion trends have become increasingly popular as consumers demand greater transparency and environmental responsibility from clothing brands. The apparel industry has long been associated with environmental pollution, unethical labor practices, and a culture of consumerism that encourages waste and overconsumption. However, sustainable fashion trends are emerging as consumers have become increasingly aware of the […]
Develop a strategy to phase PFAS out of products and supply chains. The PFAS regulatory landscape is constantly changing and hard to follow. NGO campaigns that target PFAS, such as Mind the Store and DeTox my Fashion, are not going away. To abide by the law and protect your brand, the best solution is to phase […]
AB 1817 is wide in scope, offers few exceptions, and requires a certificate of compliance. This is the fourth article in my PFAS series and focusses specifically on California AB 1817. I chose to dedicate a whole post to this bill because of my involvement in eliminating PFAS from both casual apparel and jeans, and […]
There are 98 current PFAS policies in 20 states, and 104 adopted PFAS policies in 23 states. The types of regulations are wide in scope. Most regulate the whole PFAS class rather than individual substances such as PFOA and PFOS, both which have been regulated for decades. This approach eliminates the common whack-a-mole scenario where […]
PFAS offer desirable consumer benefits and are added to numerous consumer products. PFAS are excellent at repelling oil and water and have high thermal stability. Water repellency, stain resistance and nonstick performance are important consumer benefits, whereas lubrication, and foam stabilization (in some firefighting foams) are important industry benefits. Part 1 of this series provided […]
This is the first in a 5-part series about PFAS. It explains what PFAS are and why they are hazardous.
In 2013, some apparel brands wanted more information about the chemicals used to make their products. The Screened Chemistry Program made this a reality. The Screened Chemistry Program is a brand developed program that assesses and scores chemicals and chemical formulations used in the apparel industry. It was developed by LS&Co. and ToxServices in 2013. […]
Chemical hazard assessments are used by apparel brands to help them choose safer chemicals and prioritize chemicals of concern for phase out.
Full chemical disclosure matters because it allows brands to make informed decisions about which chemicals to use on their products
Two chemical management trends are gaining momentum in the textile industry. Managing input chemistry and greater chemical disclosure into formulations.
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