PFAS in textiles in Europe’s circular economy – A report from the European Environment Agency

Several synthetic chemicals are used in the textile production, including PFAS. The PFAS are used for their properties to repel water, oil and dirt, and provide thermal stability and durability. But their persistence presents a risk for the human health and the environment.

The presence of PFAS in textiles can be a barrier to their longer use, reuse and recyclability, negatively influencing the sector’s shift to a more circular economy.

The European Environment Agency recently published a report addressing the impact of PFAS in the circularity of textile products and emphasizing the availability of alternatives to replace PFAS.

To learn more about safer alternatives for textile industry, read the briefing on the European Environment Agency website.