Costume

A real-world case study on PFAS fabric sourcing: I asked multiple suppliers for compliance documentation and received none. This article exposes the growing gap between PFAS regulations and textile supply chain transparency—and introduces a material traceability system designers can use to document risk and responsibility.

Ten documents. From fashion fabrics to firefighting gear. Period underwear to bed sheets. Every sector where forever chemicals hide in sewn goods and exactly what to do about it. The conversation about PFAS in textiles has been almost entirely focused on one thing: DWR coating on waterproof jackets. That conversation is too small.