Carpets, sofas, cars – these are all places we spend a lot of time, and if the fabric we are in contact with has been treated with PFAS, this represents an opportunity for exposure. People can be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From raincoats to food packaging, PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals"— can be found almost ...

Firefighters in the San Francisco Fire Department have fully transitioned to wearing gear free from PFAS, which are chemicals ...

PFAS, also called forever chemicals, have unique properties that make them useful for apparel. They can make clothes stain resistant, water repellent, and durable, especially in different temperatures ...

PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for their non-stick and water-resistant properties. They are used in everyday items like non-stick ...

The department worked with textile innovator Milliken & Company and gear manufacturer Fire-Dex to fulfill the order, whose ...

Firefighters say for far too long they've been quietly betrayed by the very equipment intended to protect them.

PORTAGE, Mich. — Portage Public Safety's Fire Division is set to become one of Michigan's first departments to use PFAS-free gear, according to the City of Portage. Wednesday, the Michigan Department ...

Chelmsford’s newest firefighter just made history. Thankfully, it will become a common occurrence in that department and others around the state in the coming years. According to the Department of ...