Polartec▷△□▽◇,eco-friendly product US-based sustainable textile solutions company▷◁▼▼○, has announced the removal of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) in its DWR (durable water repellent) treatments across its line of performance fabrics•▽◁○☆. This non-PFAS treatment▪★▼☆□,Seaqual elastic fabrics for activewear. offering zero loss of durability or water repellency▼•, is the latest in Polartec&rsquo▼•▽•;s growing EcoEngineering initiative•△★.
As part of its sustainability efforts●■, Polartec prioritised performance and longevity as it worked to eliminate PFAS in its DWR treatments▲……☆. This new weather protection fabric treatment will be used in Hardface◇■△◇▽, Power Shield…◇●•,recycled polyester Power Shield Pro△★•★□, NeoShell☆=★…,fabric made of plastic and Windbloc products△●◁. The technology will also extend to fleece and insulation treatments for greater moisture management on products like Thermal Pro and Alpha★…▼▼, Polartec said in a media statement•▲■.
Trial results have exceeded even our expectations▪…△. There is no loss of performance from a water repellency or durability standpoint•☆○•, Mike Rose=••, Polartec VP of product development said■▪-▲□.
Achieving non-PFAS treatments within our product line is an important milestone in our commitment to sustainably made performance fabrics▪▼◁•. It&rsquo▼==○□;s the latest step on our journey to an even more sustainable Polartec□▷■•◆, Steve Layton□▷, Polartec president said in a statement★○☆◆.