The parent company of Gore-Tex faces a class action lawsuit alleging that it continues to use harmful PFAS chemicals to weather-proof its products.

The suit filed Tuesday in Washington State accuses the manufacturer of Gore-Tex of knowingly using PFAS — a toxic family of chemical compounds known as “forever chemicals” — in its products and ...

There's less toxic PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules ...

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The recognition of the PFAS problem has prompted some state bans on clothing containing the substance, and W.L. Gore & Associates now offers a PFAS-free expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane. The ePE ...

L. Gore & Associates, parent company and manufacturer of GORE-TEX. The suit alleges that the company is guilty of greenwashing, a tactic where companies or manufacturers intentionally mislead ...

If you purchased any items made with Gore-Tex, including clothing, shoes, jackets, motorcycle gear and more from Jan. 1, 2018, to Dec. 31, 2024, learn more about the lawsuit and your consumer rights.

The chemicals have been used in products such as carpets, clothing and cookware, and in the dry-cleaning process. Gore-Tex is found in a wide range of outdoor gear, including Dakine and Patagonia.

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The Korea National Park Service (KNPS) is under fire for allegedly attempting to give special favors to W. L. Gore & ...

With consumer awareness of the environmental and health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) growing, many companies have eliminated the chemicals commonly used for water- and ...