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> We absolutely should/must be able to buy an outdoor jacket that lasts decades There is no possible way a durable water repellent (DWR) coating will last deca
by JPws_Prntr_Fngr 3y ago
> We absolutely should/must be able to buy an outdoor jacket that lasts decades
There is no possible way a durable water repellent (DWR) coating will last decades on a jacket, with or without PFAS. Modern outdoor apparel simply isn't designed for long term durability - it's designed for flashy marketability, because the externalities don't have to be priced in. There are a few exceptions (e.g. "true" softshells like Buffalo jackets) that have never, and will never, see mainstream adoption.
- greenie_beans 3y agoyeah my first thought was, "have you ever resealed tent seams?