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> As of 2019, only one large outdoor clothing company has abandoned PFC-based DWR finishes. Which one?
by Marsymars 7y ago
> As of 2019, only one large outdoor clothing company has abandoned PFC-based DWR finishes.
Which one?
- jhloa2 7y agoI was under the assumption that Patagonia was PFC free but according to their website: "Patagonia has long relied on a DWR with perfluorinated compound (PFC) but we have been searching diligently for an alternative because of its harmful environmental impacts."
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- nate_meurer 7y agoParamo. There may a couple other smaller ones too. I haven't looked in a while.
- germinalphrase 7y agoIsn’t Paramo unique in that their garments are intended to keep you comfortable (while damp) rather than a typical DWR costed shell that is intended to keep you dry?
- nate_meurer 7y agoThat's their reputation for sure, and their marketing plays up the whole "vapor transport" thing, but make no mistake, Paramo is in pursuit of the same holy grail as everyone else: a fabric that's both breathable and completely waterproof in all conditions. Like a duck.
- rndstr 7y agohttps://sectionhiker.com/why-does-dwr-suck/ https://sectionhiker.com/why-does-dwr-suck/ mentions - Nikwax (all products) - Sciessent Curb
- DenisM 7y agoFjällräven is relying on wax that you need to reapply seasonally.