February 3, 2025 Ultralight tentmaker unveils breakthrough PFAS-free fabric
Big Agnes PFAS-free HyperBead fabric offers ultralight, durable, and eco-conscious tent options, setting a new standard for sustainable outdoor adventures....
December 26, 2024 Detoxing shell jackets—are we finally there?
Even before PFAS became a hot topic, the shell jacket was the most discussed and tested garment in the outdoor industry. Has a new, PFAS-free performance benchmark been found? Suston seeks answers in Swedish Lapland....
October 7, 2024 Winner of the Outdoor Changemaker Award 2024: Chemsec’s PFAS Movement
The Outdoor Changemaker Award recognizes transformative initiatives in the outdoor industry that prioritize collaboration. This year's winner, Chemsec, was honored for its PFAS Movement, which pushes for stricter PFAS regulations and supports companies in phasing out these harmful substances....
April 3, 2024 “At best, this should be seen as greenwashing”
While European brands began voluntarily phasing out PFAS in outdoor equipment years ago, US brands have been dragging their feet. Will incoming legislation finally level the playing field?...
August 8, 2023 Globetrotter publishes PFAS phase-out report
Are outdoor brands ready to break up with “forever chemicals” for good? Yes, according to a new study from Globetrotter. Suston meets with Senior Sustainability Manager Fabian Nendza to learn more....
February 21, 2023 Only the Best Gear Will Get Through These Doors in 2024
Seattle-based retailer REI releases the latest update to its Product Sustainability Standards, significantly increasing its requirements on its brand partners' carbon emission reductions, advancement of diversity, and complete elimination of PFAS beginning already next year....
October 3, 2022 “Strong will to put an end to ‘Forever Chemicals'”
Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it's proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them....