eVent Fabrics, a provider of waterproof and breathable technology, is now offering laminate technology from partner brands eVent BIO and eVent alpineST. Each, it noted, are made without PFAS, and are compliant with regulations requiring the removal of PFAS chemicals from consumer products.
As the E.U. and a growing list of U.S. states phase out PFAS, eVent is positioned to offer a high level of breathable waterproof performance that complies with new regulations.
“We look at sustainability as a journey, more than a destination,” said Chad Kelly, president, eVent Fabrics. “We continuously pursue the most sustainable options possible while ensuring our laminate fabric technologies deliver the high level of performance our customers demand. We are proud to report that eVent BIO and alpineST – both made without the use of PFAS – accomplish exactly that.”
PFAS-compliant eVent BIO and alpineST both provide long-lasting solutions for demanding apparel, footwear, and accessory applications.
eVent Fabrics offers PFAS-free laminate options for apparel, footwear and accessories to ensure trusted performance in the field and compatibility with global textile recycling standards. All laminate materials are smartly sourced and feature a C0 DWR finish.
eVent BIO is a bio-based membrane technology that uses sustainable materials to provide the all-weather protection and performance users have come to expect from eVent fabrics. At the laminate technology’s core are highly renewable plant-based and biomass elements paired with smartly-sourced or recycled face and backer fabrics. Light, tough and flexible, eVent BIO has a reduced carbon footprint and is recyclable when it reaches the end of its lifecycle.
alpineST is a sustainable alternative to ePTFE products that provides first-rate waterproofness, breathability, and protection in the harshest environments. Created with the planet in mind, alpineST products are built around a fluorine-free membrane laminated to recycled face fabrics. With an initial waterproofness of 25K, alpineST maintains a water column of 20K after dozens of washes.
