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PFCs: Global Contaminants: Clothing containing PFCs


From Levi Denim for Kids to STARTER jackets to Hugo Boss and Prada designer clothing, Teflon, Gore-Tex and Scotchgard are growing in popularity as clothing protection products. Skiwear, Golfwear, Hunting and Fishing wear, Swimwear, Formalwear and Casualwear lines containing PFCs can be found on store shelves across the buyer's spectrum from Walmart to NikeTown and Nordstrom.

Product Type

Product Description

Number of
identified Products

Clothing

Sportswear

39

Clothing

Men's Apparel

35

Clothing

Outerwear

31

Clothing

Uniforms

25

Clothing

Women's Apparel

21

Clothing

Childrens Apparel

8

Clothing

Leather

5

Clothing

Socks

3

Clothing

Hunting wear

3

Clothing

Misc. Apparel

3

Clothing

Hats

2

Source: Environmental Working Group.