Patagonia Leads the Charge in Phasing Out Harmful "Forever Chemicals" called PFAS from Clothing

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Patagonia Leads the Charge in Phasing Out Harmful "Forever Chemicals" called PFAS from Clothing

Original Reporting by Danya Bacchus of CBS News VENTURA, California – Clothing styles are constantly evolving, and now, so are the chemicals used to make them. Outdoor apparel company Patagonia has eliminated a group of synthetic substances known as PFAS—also called "forever chemicals"—from its products, marking a significant shift in the industry. PFAS, first developed in the 1930s, have long been used to make clothing water-resistant and have …