Re:Gore-TEX, a lightweight, waterproof fabric made from the ...
by amluto on Saturday November 26, 2022 @04:50AM
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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.
PFOS was used in the manufacturing process. It’s quite problematic, but it’s actually the end product.