Most outdoor brands use PFAS in their water-repellent coating. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals, often called “forever chemicals” because they are highly persistent and don't break down—causing damage to the environment and serious health concerns for the human body.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that there is no safe level of PFAS exposure.

• That's why we rigorously test our garments with SGS – a Swiss multinational company headquartered in Geneva.
• Our BÆR-Tex water-repellent coating is proven to be 100% free from PFAS and forever chemicals.
• We’re committed to keeping you, and the natural world, safe.