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Re:Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the ... by amluto on Saturday November 26, 2022 @04:50AM (#33751370)
Not exactly. Its properties come from PTFE, which is not water soluble. PFOS is a surfactant, like soap. You can’t make a jacket out of it — it’s water soluble.

PFOS was used in the manufacturing process. It’s quite problematic, but it’s actually the end product.

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