Gore to drop waterproofing PFCs

Bowing to pressure from activist groups, Gore Fabrics says it is working to eliminateperfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) of environmental concern from its products. Gore supplies water-resistant fabrics to many leading outdoor apparel makers, including Patagonia and The North Face.

High-performance outerwear is commonly coated with a PFC-based barrier to improve water resistance. But those coatings can wear off and escape into the environment.

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