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PFAS

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

1 July 2022

2 minutes

GTT is currently working with several global footwear brands in the sport and outdoor markets who are seeking superior 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.

Green Theme Technologies Delivers Superior Footwear Protection as Global PFAS Bans Accelerate

Albuquerque, U.S.: Green Theme Technologies Inc (GTT), the global leader in waterless and PFAS-free textile finishes, provides high performance, best in class solutions to keep footwear dry. As PFAS bans accelerate across dozens of states and in several European countries, GTT is the only brand able to exceed current performance standards while...

Toxic Fashion / Brand Rankings

7 April 2022

3 minutes

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council, Fashion FWD, and US PIRG Education Fund have released a scorecard ranking PFAS policy commitments from leading retail and apparel brands. Levi Strauss & Co earned the highest mark for already eliminating PFAS from its supply chain.

Levi Strauss and Victoria's Secret eliminating known carcinogen; most apparel brands cut sorry figure

A first-of-its kind scorecard ranking PFAS policy commitments from a swathe of leading retail and apparel brands has put Levi Strauss & Co at the top for already eliminating PFAS from its supply chain. However, global brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Costco, and others received low or failing marks.