GTT Delivers Footwear Protection as PFAS Bans Accelerate

Green Theme Technologies Inc., (GTT) a provider of waterless and PFAS-free textile finishes, provides solutions to keep footwear dry. As polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) bans accelerate across dozens of states and in several European countries, exceeds performance standards while eliminating PFAS from footwear production.

PFAS are long-lasting chemicals and components that break down very slowly over time. Because of their widespread use and their persistence in the environment, many PFAS are found in the blood of people and animals and are present at low levels in a variety of food products and in the environment.

Scientific studies show that exposure to some PFAS may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.

“Green Theme Technology is at the forefront of apparel, footwear, and textile innovation, not just because they are utilizing better chemistry, but because of how they are applying it,” said John Frazier, senior technical director with the Hohenstein Institute. “GTT’s EMPEL is applied using a waterless and PFAS-free technology that drives the chemistry into the fabric increasing the performance and durability. GTT’s EMPEL has also worked with Hohenstein to attain OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification.”

Recently tested and certified as PFAS-free by Bureau Veritas, EMPEL uses no “forever chemicals” in its chemistry yet achieves water repellent and anti-wicking fabric protection.

Shoes protect the wearer from wet, dirty ground and independent testing reveals GTT’s anti-wicking tech for shoes outperforms industry standards for dryness, durability and stain protection.

GTT is working with several global footwear brands in the sport and outdoor markets that are seeking anti-wicking, stain protection and sustainable performance. Internal evaluation by these brands is delivering outstanding results and footwear featuring the EMPEL anti-wicking tech will be available to the public in 2023.

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