Sitka Discontinues Goretex

[shrapnel]

Our local Sitka outlet, the first in America, had a sale the last couple days to get the “Gore” garments out of inventory. It seems there is a chemical in the making of Goretex that California law makers can’t abide.

Wouldn’t it be better to just ban California?

 

[Birdbander]

Turns out to be a really nasty chemical.

Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic 'forever chemicals'

Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex. State officials say the company's leaders kept using so-called “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks.

apnews.com

 

[Gellar]

 

[mtmuley]

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Is that off of a mattress? mtmuley

 

[TN2shot07]

Is that off of a mattress? mtmuley

I’m pretty sure I also saw that on a dvd the other day…

 

[mtmuley]

I’m pretty sure I also saw that on a dvd the other day…

It's on a lot of things. mtmuley

 

[Gellar]

Is that off of a mattress? mtmuley

I’m fairly certain you could find that label on 9 out of 10 things in Wal mart.

 

[Hem]

Good thing the level of plastics on live Christmas trees doesn't offend California.
Otherwise my whole house is contaminated with needles that just imploded off the tree getting it out the door.
Pitfall.

 

[SAJ-99]

Our local Sitka outlet, the first in America, had a sale the last couple days to get the “Gore” garments out of inventory. It seems there is a chemical in the making of Goretex that California law makers can’t abide.

Wouldn’t it be better to just ban California?

I think, Colorado did the same. Lots of new PFAS laws from a lot of places. Apparently some people don't want to leave a chemical wasteland to their kids and grandkids. Total buzz-kill.

 

[Treeshark]

I found a can of Grizzly in my Fanatic bibs, I hope it didn’t get contaminated.

 

[shrapnel]

I think, Colorado did the same. Lots of new PFAS laws from a lot of places. Apparently some people don't want to leave a chemical wasteland to their kids and grandkids. Total buzz-kill.

Have you seen what the Yangtze River looks like where’s it dumps into the ocean? I doubt if China is concerned about what toxins they leave for their posterity…

 

[SAJ-99]

Have you seen what the Yangtze River looks like where’s it dumps into the ocean? I doubt if China is concerned about what toxins they leave for their posterity…

I don't live in China and don't care if they choose to poison their future generations. There are options other than PFAS clothing. I tend to think it isn't about the environment for WL Gore, it is about the profits. The American way.

 

[shrapnel]

I don't live in China and don't care if they choose to poison their future generations. There are options other than PFAS clothing. I tend to think it isn't about the environment for WL Gore, it is about the profits. The American way.

You mentioned chemical wasteland and we all know how many products we use in America are made in China…

 

[Matthew57]

I’m glad to see some regulations moving away from PFAS stuff. Hopefully companies will be able to develop some quality alternatives that will be better for the environment.

 

[Rie Bread]

Stone glacier m5 jacket and pants ftw

 

[Nick87]

I’m fairly certain you could find that label on 9 out of 10 things in Wal mart.

Talking about the products or the people shopping there?

 

[huntin24/7]

It’s good to see products that are unhealthy for us being rid of. Hopefully this extends to the crazy unhealthy food ingredients that we allow here.

 

[SAJ-99]

You mentioned chemical wasteland and we all know how many products we use in America are made in China…

And you are complaining about a ban on those products. The World is not an HOA. If you are expecting American consumers to drive change it will be a long wait. All I can hope for is we don't gut the EPA here. Like you, i enjoy catching a trout in a beautiful, clear stream. Even if I know it isn't exactly like it was 200yrs ago I can still dream.

 

[INMT]

Copyright on Goretex expired in’97. Companies coming up with their own name. Nothing new.

 

[F250]

Goretex has kept me dry for many years. Probably worse stuff out there that we haven’t been told about. I won’t be tossing out my rain gear.