Why are PFAS so bad?

Why are PFAS so bad?

Why are PFAS bad?

For years, water-repellent coatings help outdoor and sportswear stay dry. But many traditional aftercare sprays, including home-applied DWR (Durable Water Repellent) products, contain PFAS, a family of chemicals increasingly recognized as harmful to people and the environment.

What Are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made chemicals known for their strong water- and stain-repellent properties and there extreme durability. Unfortunately, those same properties also make them extremely persistent. They don’t break down, they spread easily, and they accumulate in the human body, wildlife and in the environment.

Why PFAS Are a Problem

1. They are “forever chemicals.”
PFAS remain in the environment for decades or even centuries, contaminating soil, water, and ecosystems worldwide.

2. They build up in living organisms.
Because PFAS don’t degrade, they can accumulate over time in people and animals through water, food, and environmental exposure.

3. Home use increases emissions.
Spraying PFAS-based products indoors releases particles into your living space, and washing treated garments sends PFAS directly into wastewater streams.

4. Disposal doesn’t solve it.
Even after the garment is thrown away, PFAS remain in the fabric and continue to leak into the environment.

Why PFAS-Free options like GoDry® are the Future

Modern PFAS-free DWR technologies offer some degree of water repellency without relying on persistent fluorochemicals. But they lack the performance and durability of old PFAS based technology. PFAS-free alternatives often only last for just one washing cycle. GoDry® is here to bridge the performance gap between the harmful PFAS based technology and safe but weak PFAS-free aftercare products:

  • Safe for home use,

  • Better for the environment,

  • Compatible with technical fabrics,

  • Performs after washing,

  • Biodegradable or biobased.

The Bottom Line

PFAS-based sprays may keep water out, but they create problems that last for generations. PFAS-free alternatives offer lacking performance without the environmental cost.

GoDry® is here to deliver performance without environmental costs.

When refreshing your gear at home, choose a product that protects both your clothing and the world around you: GoDry®