Many Companies Market Alternatives for Products that Contain PFAS

Last updated January 2024

Many companies declare that their products have no added PFAS. The brands listed below are chiefly drawn from the registries of Green Science Policy Institute, ChemSec and Cradle to Cradle Certified. Additional brands are included. 

The Environmental Working Group has not independently verified the marketing claims made by companies. EWG reviewed company claims and public statements regarding PFAS. In the right-hand column, we have quoted and linked to each company’s public statement on PFAS. Such statements are derived directly from company documents or websites.

In addition to our list, thousands of PFAS-free cleaning products are certified by EPA’s Safer Choice program. PFAS cannot be intentionally added to Safer Choice certified products.

The information listed below is current as of January 2024. 

Category

Products Covered

Brand

Company Policy

Apparel

Apparel, homeware, shoes and cosmetics

H&M

"We banned PFAS in our apparel, homeware and shoes in 2013, and in H&M Group branded cosmetics in 2018."

 

All industrial processes

Benetton

"Benetton Group banned Per- and Polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) from all industrial processes involving any product or materials. Benetton Group asks all its suppliers to use only sustainable PFC-free chemicals." 98% compliance.

 

All products

Burberry

Long- and short-chain PFCs are "banned from use" on the Restricted Substances List (RSL).

 

Apparel, Footwear and Accessories

Esprit

Ban on many PFCs (PFOA and PFOS).

 

All products

Levi Strauss & Co.

"Levi Strauss & Co. has banned the use of PFCs in our products and extended that ban to include all related PFAS."

 

Fabric care, leather care, apothecary, home goods and apparel

Otter Wax

"Otter Wax does not use PTFE, polyfluorinated, or perfluorinated chemicals."

 

All products

Theory, part of Fast Retailing Group

"We worked with our business partners to develop alternatives to PFCs, and had eliminated PFC use by the fall/winter season of 2017."

 

All products

UNIQLO, part of Fast Retailing Group

"We worked with our business partners to develop alternatives to PFCs, and had eliminated PFC use by the fall/winter season of 2017."

 

All products

BESTSELLER (Only, Vero Moda, Jack&Jones)

"Instead of using chemicals that contain PFAS, we work with suppliers to use Bionic Eco – a water repellent finishing that is a safer and fluorocarbon-free alternative."

 

All clothing

Armadillo Merino

"We take pride in designing the world’s most advanced next-to-skin chemical and PFAS free clothing."

 

All clothing

ARTILECT

"ARTILECT are very proud to be one of the first performance apparel brands to be completely PFA/PFC free in our fabrics, with no ePTFE, C6 DWR, or other “forever chemicals” to be found in our shells, insulations, or linings."

 

TENCEL™ fibres

BESTSELLER (Only, Vero Moda, Jack&Jones)

"Instead of using chemicals that contain PFAS, we work with suppliers to use Bionic Eco – a water repellent finishing that is a safer and fluorocarbon-free alternative."

 

All manufacturing

KappAhl

"We do NOT use the following chemicals:
• PFAS."

 

All garments

Lindex

"Here at Lindex, we phased out the use of PFAS chemicals on our garments many years ago."

 

All products and materials

NA-KD

"PFAS are prohibited from use on NA-KD products or materials."

 

All fabrics

Ralph Lauren

"In FY23, we successfully transitioned all our water repellent fabrics to non-PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) materials and no longer develop materials or products with intentionally added PFAS or PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) materials."

 

Riding clothes

Stierna Equestrian Sportswear

"Stierna’s waterproof riding clothes have been free from PFAS since its launch in 2015."

 

All Clothing

Armadillo Merino

"We take pride in designing the world’s most advanced next-to-skin chemical and PFAS free clothing for professionals working in high-risk environments and our everyday adventurers."

 

All Clothing

Artilect

https://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/artilect-mens-formation-3l-jacket/#:~:text=ARTILECT%20are%20very%20proud%20to,shells%2C%20insulations%2C%20or%20linings.

Baby Products

Strollers, durable water repellent

Bumbleride

"We are proud to offer a PFAS free DWR (C-0) since our 2020 Collection."

 

Cleartex Car Seats

Chicco

The ClearTex line is compliant with FMVSS 302, "All car seats and strollers do not contain added perfluorinated compounds, PFAS."

 

Fllo Car Seat

Clek

"PFOA-Free/PFOS-Free/PFC-Free/PFAS-free."

Carpets and Rugs

All products

Hook and Loom

"We will NEVER use latex in any of our products, so you never have to worry about potentially dangerous off-gassing."

 

All carpet products

Shaw*

"Perfluorinated compounds, also known as PFC or PFAS, are not used in today’s R2X stain treatment."

"The following classes of chemicals shall not be used by Shaw’s suppliers to produce the materials and chemicals used to make Shaw products, including sourced finished goods:
• Per and poly fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS)
• Orthophthalates
• Halogenated Flame Retardants
• Heavy Metals (As, Cd, Cr(VI), Pb, Hg)
• Nonylphenol and Alkylphenol ethoxylates
"

 

Powerbond Hybrid Carpet, Tandus Centiva rugs

Tarkett*

"...free of all Six Classes of Harmful Chemicals as defined by the Green Science Policy Institute, including ortho-phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and antimicrobials."

 

All products

Engineered Floors

"...since 2018, all Engineered Floors carpet across all brands and divisions, including J+J and EF Contract, are PFC free."

 

All products

Interface

"That means our carpet requires no coatings to perform, and globally, all Interface products are now made without PFAS."

 

All carpet and rugs

Home Depot

“The Home Depot will be phasing out Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) December 31, 2019 in the U.S. and Canada in carpets and rugs.”

 

Residential carpets and rugs, and fabric care

Lowe’s

Flooring "all indoor residential carpet and rugs are free of PFAS chemicals";

Fabrics "All fabric protection sprays are free of PFAS chemicals."

Cleaners

See EPA's list of products meeting the Safer Choice Standard

Coatings

All coatings

BionicProtect

"BionicProtect coats are completely PFAS-free."

 

RilonHard rubberized silicone coating

Runex

RilonHard coating "is completely free of PFAS."

Cookware & Foodware**

All products

Combekk

"All our products are free from toxins, like BPA, PFAS, Lead, and cadmium."

 

All frying pans, skillets and woks

Royal van Kampen & Begeer

"No, your Royal van Kempen & Begeer pan does not contain PFAS. The non-stick coating of your Royal Van Kempen & Begeer frypan, skillet or wok consists of a healthy, ceramic non-stick coating."

 

Ceramic nonstick coating

Vita Verde

"The ceramic non-stick coating is based on natural materials, such as a sand derivative, and does not contain any harmful PFAS chemicals."

 

All products

Blue Diamond

"Our coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium."

 

Thermolon ceramic non-stick cookware

The Cookware Company

Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating: "PFAS-free non-stick cookware."

 

All products - cookware, bakeware and appliances, including Merten & Stock

Green Pan

"free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium"

 

All products - cookware, electrics, bakeware and tools

Green Life

"We’ve cut out the toxins—PFAS, PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium—so you can cook without worry."

"PTFE is a PFAS, and we do not use any PFAS including PTFE or PFOA in our coatings. Thermolon™ starts out with raw materials... which originally came from sand."

 

All products – cookware and bakeware

Caraway

FAQ How safe is your non-stick coating? “Our ceramic non-stick is made from inorganic natural ingredients which are all 100% safe to use in contact with all foods (and FDA approved). Plus, the absence of potentially dangerous chemicals like PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, Lead, and Cadmium . . .

 

Pan 8 traditional pieces of cookware

Always Pan

"Featuring Thermakind™ — our exclusive, most advanced, 50% longer lasting ceramic nonstick coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFAS (including PTFEs and PFOAs), lead and cadmium."

 

All products

BK

"The entire BK range is PFAS-free."

Cosmetics & Personal Care

All beauty products

Sephora

PFAS compounds: "Prohibited"

 

All body care products

Whole Foods Market

"We’ve banned more than 215 typically used ingredients, including parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde donors, oxybenzone, PFAS and EDTA."

 

All products

Ada Lip Beauty

"We absolutely do not use PFAS in our formulations. It's a hard pass."

 

All products

Hydropeptide

"At HydroPeptide, we ensure all products are free from intentionally added PFAS."

 

All products

California Baby

"California Baby does not, and never has, used PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, or PTFE in our products."

 

All products

Crunchi

"Crunchi of course has never and will never permit the use of any PFAS chemical ingredient in our products or packaging."

 

All personal care products

Reed + Gwen

"Reed + Gwen’s products, including our Grounding Dry Body Oil [which is EWG Verified], are also PFAS-Free."

 

Deodorant

Type:A

What’s NOT in Type:A deodorant: PFAS

 

All brands, skincare, make-up, hair, bath & body, and fragrance products

Credo

"Credo prohibits PFAS as ingredients (we added the entire chemical class to The Dirty List® in 2019) and in packaging (a part of the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines released in April 2020)."

 

All beauty products

Annmarie Skin Care

Not permitting PFAS "Annmarie Skin Care stands in alignment with the removal and regulation of PFAS and does not intentionally add any member of the whole class of PFAS to our product line."

 

All products

Beautycounter

“Beautycounter bans PFAS ingredients from our formulations as part of the The Never List™.”

 

All products

Björn Axén

"We are members of Chem Sec and have never used PFAS in our products and will not."

 

All products

Apotea

"Apotea does not approve any products with PFAS." (links to a spreadsheet download)

 

All products

Beautycounter

"Beautycounter bans PFAS ingredients from our formulations as part of the The Never List™... we work incredibly hard to minimize—but unfortunately, can’t eliminate—the potential that a product may contain trace levels of a chemical from The Never List™ due to this inadvertent contamination."

 

All products

Björn Axén

"We are members of Chem Sec and have never used PFAS in our products and will not."

 

All products

IDUN Minerals

"IDUN Minerals does not use PFAS."

 

All sunscreens

Suntribe

"Needless to say that all Suntribe sunscreens are free from harmful chemicals, including PFAS."

Dental Care

Dental floss

Dental Lace

"Dental Lace does not contain any harmful PFAS. We coat our floss with vegan candelilla wax and spearment essenial oil."

 

Smart Floss nor our Activated Charcoal Floss

Dr. Tung's

These products are not made from PFTE, "nor are they intentionally treated with PFOA, PFAS, PFOS, APFO and/or fluorine surfactants"

 

All products

Radius Floss

"Our USDA Organic Floss is 100% toxin and PFAS free."

 

All floss products

Coco Floss

"Cocofloss will always be cruelty-free, vegan, and free of toxins, including parabens, SLS, and PFAS."

 

Charcoal floss, peppermint floss, hemp seed oil and coconut oil infused floss

Hello Products

Product purpose "it’s PFAS-free and coated with vegan candelilla wax that’s formulated with xylitol."

 

All floss products

Radius Floss

Coated with care “We coat our flosses in 100% pure, natural candelilla wax and organic carnauba wax for maximum glide-ability. They’re also free from PFAS, glutens, preservatives, GMOs, artificial sweeteners, colorings and fluoride, for your peace of mind.

Durable Water Repellent (DWR)

Ultra Durable Canvas Waterproofer

Hawk Tools

"it’s natural and does not contain PFC’s and is PFAS free."

 

ZELAN™ R3, PHOBOTEX® R-ACE

Archroma

PFAS-free* technologies

*Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods.

 

All products

AKAS Textiles and Laminations

"AKASTEX would like to state that we do not use PFOS or PFOA in any of our manufacturing."

 

Altopel F3® products

Bolger & O'Hearn

"An advanced PFC-free water repellent finish."

 

zeroF products and ECOPERL

CHT

"Fluorine-free water-repellent treatment."

 

BIONIC-FINISH® ECO

Rudolf Group

"Comes as a family of unique non-halogenated, APEO-free, fluorine-free formulations."

 

Ecoguard-SYN (Conc)

Sarex

"Fluorine free speciality product."

 

Curb Water Repellent products

Sciessent

100% fluorine-free, rapidly biodegradable, and Bluesign approved .

 

Teflon EcoElite

Teflon

"Non-fluorinated stain repellent technology."

 

Unidyne XF

Daikin

"PFC free water repellency."

 

Downtek water repellent down & Downtek PFC-free water repellent down

DownTek

Water-repellent down: "No PFOA and no PFOS" but does use C6 formulas.

PFC-Free water-repellent down: "DWR formula completely free from all PFCs."

 

Nanomyte SR-200EC

NEI

"PFC-free"

 

Neoseed Series

NICCA

"NEOSEED series is a PFC-free durable water repellent."

 

All DWR products

Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand

"announces the elimination of PFAS in its DWR treatments across its line of fabrics." (July 2021)

 

All Sympatex laminates

SympaTex

"Sympatex has always been PFAS and PTFE free."

 

All products

OrganoClick

"It is PFAS-free and readily biodegradable."

 

Wash-in textile waterproofing

Snickers Workwear

"Free from fluorocarbons (PFAS, PFOS, PFOA), cyclic siloxanes, and isocyanates."

Eye Care

ACUVUE

Jonson & Johnson

"Johnson & Johnson Vision does not use PFAS in our ACUVUE® soft contact lenses."

Fire Suppressants & Firefighting Gear

Ecopol products

Bio-Ex

"BIOEX provides a wide range of PFAS-Free Foams."

Confirmed byFDSA.

 

Safe-Stop barrier, Defender Brief

Nine Alarm

"Free from PFOA/PFAS chemical treatments." No Teflon.

 

Enviro USP

Fomtec

"Fomtec Enviro USP is especially designed to be an effective fluorine-free alternative for sprinkler systems, type II and III discharge devices."

 

Taped winter clothing and shell garments, protective clothing, flame retardant clothing

Tranemo Advanced Workwear

"We have developed products with a PFAS-free finish that works excellently as protection."

 

Fire extinguishers

CWS Hygiene

"Our fluorine-free foam fire extinguishers completely dispense with polyfluorinated and perfluorinated chemicals and thus meet the European specifications."

 

BURNBLOCK Fire Retardant Powder

BURNBLOCK

"None (0%) of the substances in Burnblock® are included in the REACH list of Substances of Very High concern – SVHC."

Food Packaging

Tableware, paper towels, bags and straws

Repurpose

“As of Feb 1, 2021, Repurpose factories are 100% PFAS-free. We’re proud to be the first tableware brand to address, eliminate, and replace PFAS in our products. Our PFAS-free products will begin shipping late 2021.”

 

Tableware, packaging materials

Pactiv Evergreen

Parent: Envoy Solutions

PFAS-free” under product description.

 

Sustainable home goods and dinnerware -- Veneerware

Bambu

“what is not on or in our products . . . PFAS and Fluorinated . . .”

 

All food contact materials

Rite Aid

Restricted to 100 ppm[v] (measured as total F) .

 

Metsä Tissue

Metsä

"Metsä Tissue does not add PFAS chemicals in its products, nor do the company’s pulp suppliers. The company does not use auxiliary substances or additives containing PFAS in its production process."

 

WaxArmor products

Pixelle Specialty Solutions

PFAS-free, recyclable and repulpable .

 

All products

Sowinpak

"All products of Sowinpak are PFAS-free."

 

EcoBarrier Plus and Eco Barrier Choice food packaging

Twin Rivers

ECOBARRIER® PLUS: “EcoBarrier Plus is an uncoated, non-fluorinated, PFAS-free food packaging paper engineered for heavy grease-resistant applications.

ECOBARRIER® CHOICE: “This PFAS-free paper is non-fluorinated and can be used in a range of QSR, food service, and fast food applications.

 

Molded fiber products and bamboo cutlery

World Centric

Many of their bowls, lids, and cutlery contain "no added PFAS."

 

Food contact materials

Rite-Aid Pharmacy

Rite Aid Chemical Policy lists PFAS under "Restricted Substance List for Food Contact Materials, including Food Packaging" at 100 ppm[v], measured as total F.

 

Probarrier Nature products

Drewsen Spezialpapier

"Oil and grease resistant barrier paper for food packaging, 100% PFAS-free for medium and high grease resistance. Recyclable, compostable, waterfast."

 

Glacier, Claropac and ReFlex PCR

Farnell Packaging LTD

"We now offer a variety of non-PFAS films and are committed to making all of our packaging PFAS-free by 2024."

"The transition is easier than you think!"

Furniture, Office, & Bedding

Some standard panel fabrics, some standard seating fabrics and some partnership seating fabrics

Allsteel*

Allsteel Product Selection Guidance "PFAS-free fabrics are available. Customers are responsible for Customer’s Own Material (COM) fabric content."

 

Textiles, finishes and other select products

HermanMiller

"PFAS-Free Textile."

 

All products

Maharam

"Since introducing its first two performance-focused textiles without finishes in 2017, Maharam has proactively eliminated PFAS from 75% of its current offering and, as of January 2023, all forthcoming products are PFAS-free."

 

Organic mattresses, cribs and bedding

Naturepedic

"Made from materials like organic cotton, or organic wool or latex for adults, certified organic mattresses and bedding aren’t treated with chemicals known to cause harm to human health like PFAS."

 

All products

PlushBeds

"No member of the class of PFAS is intentionally used in any of PlushBeds’ products."

 

All textile products

IKEA

"In 2016, IKEA phased out PFAS (water and stain repellant) chemicals from all IKEA textile products."

"IKEA currently has a ban on PFAS in textiles and paper, as well as in our chemical products (paints, oils, cleaning agents etc.). We know today that PFAS are present in some components of some of our electrical products."

 

All products and packaging

KID / Hemtex

"Kid/Hemtex have restricted the use of PVC and PFAS in our products and packaging.

Exceptions, as decided by Kid/Hemtex, can be made if specific technical and/or quality requirements exist or if there are no equivalent materials on the market."

Menstrual Products

All products

Aisle

"Our leakproof period products have a proven track record of safety and effectiveness, with no detectable levels of PFAS to 1ppm."

 

Period panties

Rael

"The period panties offered by Rael are made from pure cotton certified free of PFAS."

 

All products

Saalt

"Our period underwear is not treated with PFAS."

 

All products

Thinx

“At Thinx, we do a series of rigorous product safety tests… We use third-party, accredited internationally recognized labs for our product testing for individual PFAS compounds as well as fluorine and total PFAS levels. We consistently pass these tests, remaining OEKO-TEX® certified.”

 

All products

Knix

“At Knix we do not intentionally use PFAS in the manufacturing of our leakproof products.”

Multiple

Textiles and footwear, Cosmetics, Home textiles, Food contact materials, Packaging for fast food, bread

Coop Denmark

"September 2014: Coop bans the use of PFAS in all private label products."

Outdoor & Rain Gear

Beach tents

Blacks Beach

FAQ Do BBO beach tents contain PFAS? "No. Blacks Beach Originals beach tents are made from our unique ReCanvas fabric that has no PFAS in it or it’s water resistant coating."

 

All products

Green Oil

"Green Oil does not use PTFE or any other polyfluorinated chemicals.... Green Oil uses plant based alternatives to make the range perform without PTFE."

 

Ski waxes

Swix Sport

"We successfully completed our project and have now removed all fluoride material from our ski waxes and we are proud to announce that 100% of the products we manufacture and sell are fluorine-free and do not contain other toxic substances."

 

Ski waxes

Toko Wax

"TOKO is fluorine free... All fluorine products have been destroyed and nothing is produced anymore."

 

All products

Didriksons

"The water repellency treatment on all products are from 2015 free from fluorinated substances."

"Phthalates or heavy metals are not knowingly implemented into our products, however, accidental or involuntary contamination could occur during transit or transfer."

 

Select products with EMPEL DWR by GTT or PFC-Free DWR classification

Black Diamond

"Our partners manufacture products in agreement with Black Diamond RSL, which now restricts PFAS. Black Diamond’s goal is to develop alternatives in close collaboration with our textile and chemical suppliers and work to redevelop current materials to PFAS free versions..."

 

Select "PFC-Free" tagged products

Mammut

"Mammut abandoned C8 PFCs entirely in 2015 and began stepping back from C6 PFCs already in 2016. Building on the momentum, the full Mammut apparel collection reached 85% PFC-free in summer 2022 and is set to reach 94% in summer 2024. The clear goal is to hit 100% PFC-free by 2025."

 

DWR

Onrunning

"DWR’s durable water-repellent surface is free from pollutants like PFCs and PFTEs."

 

ECOPAK Backpacks

Ornot

"Constructed with Challenge ECOPAK 100% recycled polyester with PFC-free DWR."

 

All products

ORTOVOX

"...our entire collection is produced entirely free from PFC since 2023."

 

All products Fall 2023 collection and onward

prAna

"We have identified all fabrics using PFAS-containing DWRs and have completely changed to PFAS-free DWR fabric treatments starting with our Spring 22 collection.... Beginning with our Fall 2023 collection, all DWR used in our products will be PFAS-free. We... will only use PFAS-free DWR treatment when the product performance requires repellency."

 

Backpacks, bags, climbing accessories, toiletry bags, hydration systems, child carrier accessories

Deuter

“Since 2020… Deuter has therefore made products that are entirely free from PFAS.”

 

Jackets, gilets, trousers, helmets, eyewear, gloves, bags, luggage, socks, hat warmers, re-proofers

Endura

"We do not use PTFE in any of our products."

"In 2018 we launched our own biodegradable and PFC-free re-proofer."

 

Jackets, trekking ware, hiking shoes, equipment, tops, trousers, tents, sleeping bags, care products

Jack Wolfskin

"We are now very close to attaining our goal: all our clothing and equipment are now completely PFC-free. And the number of PFC-free shoes in our collection is on the rise."

 

Jackets, vests, bottoms, equipment, backpack and luggage

Marmot

PFC Reduction and Elimination: "We’ve eliminated PFOA from all new Marmot products and are making progress toward eliminating perfluorocarbons from our supply chain altogether."

 

Shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, bags, hats and scarves

Nau

"With our latest collection we’ve removed PFCs in our DWR from our DWR treatments on all new outerwear and have transitioned to safer alternatives that are better for you, for our environment and for future generations to come."

 

Men’s & women’s clothing

Paramo

Our definition of PFC free: We ensure that third party textile suppliers are not using PFCs on our behalf by testing each batch of fabric we order."

 

Tops, bottoms, outerwear, essential apparel

Royal Robbins

Management Guideline pg.42 : "Forbidden to be present in products or production. GoreTex® Material excluded, unless otherwise advised by CSO." “Use the detections limits of the Labs prescribed for full range of PFCs and FTOHs.”

 

Jackets, pants, sweaters, pullovers, vests, bike shoes, outdoor shoes, gloves, headwear, socks

Vaude

Great success, great challenges: "Since 2021, the fabrics of all our products are PFC-free with the small exception of a few tents."

 

Fabric protectors, stain removers, leather care, disinfectants, hand sanitizer, kits and bundles

Detrapel

DetraPel "specializes in synthesizing and manufacturing PFAS-free protective coatings."

 

Waterproof spray

Granger

Our formulations are also PFC-free, meaning that when you use our products, you can be ensured in the knowledge that they’re not only safe for you to use but also protect the environments you love to explore!

 

Cleaning products, conditioning products, waterproofing products

Nikwax

“At Nikwax we do not consider fluorocarbons (PFCs) to be safe for use in the home. We therefore exclude them from all our aftercare products."

 

Tents

The Tent Lab

"Our tents also use no PVCs or fluorinated anything – no PTFE, no PFOA, no PFASs – not as part of any finish, not part of any laminate, not part of any component. These are PFAS-free tents."

 

Clothes, accessories, garment care, kids & junior products

Houdini Sportswear

All our waterproof outerwear is made from circular performance fabrics which are never treated with PFAS or other harmful chemicals.

 

Coats, jackets, pants, accessories, t-shirts

ELVINE

We use a water repellent impregnation without highly fluorinated chemicals (PFASs). PFASs are toxic to humans and environment.

 

All products

Stierna Equestrian Sportswear

Stierna's waterproof riding clothes have been free from PFAS since its launch in 2015.

 

Eco-Shell garments

Fjallraven

"...as with all our Eco-Shell garments, it’s impregnated with a PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR)."

 

Virga Iso Parka, Virga Iso Long Jacket

Blue Loop Originals

"Blue LOOP Originals' Virga Iso Parka and Virga Iso Long Jacket are free from 'forever chemicals'."

 

All products

Elvine

"We use a water repellent impregnation without highly fluorinated chemicals (PFASs). PFASs are toxic to humans and environment."

 

All products meeting OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Fristads

Fristads has three different types of OEKO-TEX® certifications:​​​​

1. Ö 97-055 for products that meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

2. SE 23-310 for products that meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and have more than 20% recycled material

3. SE 23-311 for PPE products containing PFAS

On January 1, 2024, OEKO-TEX® updated their classification system to reflect a zero-tolerance policy on PFAS in products certified according to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

 

All products

Houdini

"All our waterproof outerwear is made from circular performance fabrics which are never treated with PFAS or other harmful chemicals. We started phasing out PFAS in 2012 and since 2018, we don’t use them in any new production."

 

All products

Klättermusen

"As early as 2008, Klättermusen’s products were PFOA-free and, by 2019, all products were PFAS-free."

 

All products

Revolutionrace AB

"Sin[c]e 2019, we have banned hazardous PFAS chemicals in our products, opting for fluorocarbon-free alternatives."

Paper Products

All products

Seventh Generation

"PFAS was not detected in Seventh Generation toilet paper and is not intentionally added to any Seventh-Generation product."

Pharmacies

All products and employee work clothes

Kronans Apotek

"Products containing PFAS will not be approved for sale in our pharmacies in the future."

"We have therefore banned PFAS in the work clothes used by our employees at the pharmacies."

Shoes & Shoe Care

All products

KEEN

"We actively ban all PFAS chemical compounds from our supply chain. We say our products are 97% PFAS Free — because of the massive amount of environmental contamination (it’s in the bottom of the ocean, the clouds, and in the blood of polar bears!), there’s no way that we can guarantee being 100% PFAS Free."

 

All care formulations

BAMA Group

"Bama already removed PFAS from all care formulations in 2013."

 

All textiles

INTERSPORT

"We are actively working to phase out harmful chemicals, and we have had no PFAS in our own textile production for several years. When it comes to brands, we do not buy new products that contain PFAS."

 

All materials

New Balance

Various PFCs limited to 1 or fewer parts per million or 1 µg/m2 .

 

All materials

NilsonGroup

(Translated) "all our materials and thus waterproof - products must be free of PFAS substances."

 

Impregnation spray

Scorett

"Our impregnation spray is free of PFAS."

Textiles & Textile Technologies

All Textile Fibers and Finishes

Milliken*

"The Textile Business of global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced it has successfully eliminated all per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from its textile fibers and finishes portfolio."

 

Membranes

Dimpora

"fluorine-free, fully microporous."

 

Supreen® Liquid Barrier Fabrics, Writer's Block™ Super-Stain Polyurethane, Resilience Faux Leather, SiO™ Performance Silicone, Performance Wool Fabric, Resilience TX

Nassimi

"The majority of products are (and have always been) PFAS free."

 

All products

Revolution Performance Fabrics

"Revolution Fabrics does NOT use any PFC Chemicals in our manufacturing process."

 

REPEL

A&E

Announcing the "launch of REPEL, an advanced, PFC-FREE, water repellency enhancement... REPEL will carry A&E’s PFCZERO™ designation as it contains no perfluorocarbons."

 

GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO

Greenshield

"GreenShield dramatically lowers the amount of fluorochemicals needed to repel oil-based stains, and GreenShield ZERO is Fluorine Free for water-based stains... GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO are non-emitters, releasing no VOCs, [and] have no PFOS or PFOA containing fluorochemicals."

 

All products

Mitchell Faux Leathers

"The Mitchell Group does not treat any products with per-fluorinated chemicals . . . "

 

Textiles and all internal products

Ellos Group (Ellos, Jotex, Stayhard, Homeroom)

Perfluorinated compounds (PFC) as water resistance/repellent treatment: " PFC was phased out in own textile products in 2015."

PFAS: "PFAS is phased out in all internal products."

 

Intrepid waterproof-breathable fabrics

Trenchant Textiles

"...a new line of high-performance, air-permeable fabrics that are 100% PFC-free."

 

All products

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"We are still PFC-free."

* Companies denoted with an asterisk are current suppliers for the federal government, according to GSA’s eLibrary Contractor Listing.

** EWG recommends the use of cast iron or stainless steel bakeware/cookware as alternatives to non-stick products that contain PFAS.

Disclaimer: EWG does not endorse any company or product listed in this chart.