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Suppliers of heavy-duty apparel like professional-grade raincoats will have until 2026 to make those products PFAS-free.\r\n\r\nPFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have earned the nickname \u201cforever chemicals\u201d because they stick around, quite literally, forever. They\u2019re man-made and made to last \u2014 meaning that when they inevitably seep out into the environment, they stay there, accumulating both in volume and in the level of danger they pose to our health. S<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cientists estimate that 98% of Americans have PFAS in their blood. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health effects including liver damage, developmental issues, immune suppression and cancer.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given how long they last and what we know about their harmful effects, we should stop using PFAS. It\u2019s not worth risking exposure to these chemicals in products or the environment.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor clothing and gear brands are associated with active outdoor living and some have branded themselves as eco-conscious, yet many have taken little or no action on getting PFAS out of their products. 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