PFCs (pou chak- ak poly-pwodwi chimik fliyò) se tout pwodui chimik ki fèt nèt ak moun ki pa fèt natirèlman. Yo souvan itilize nan DWR (dirab dlo repouse moustik) kouch ak manbràn ki enpèmeyab. Sa yo fluorochemicals yo te itilize pou kèk tan bay rad dlo ak pwopriyete ki reziste tach. Jiska jis dènyèman te gen anpil altènativ konsa kòm li te vin evidan ke PFC yo te danjere nan anviwònman an plis konsantre te tonbe sou itilizasyon PFCs, espesyalman nan sektè Aktivite deyò.
Gen anpil sous PFC nan sektè rad la men plis pase mwatye nan pwodui chimik PFC ki pi danjere yo itilize pou rad ki enpèmeyab. Lefèt ke nou nan deyò a ak konprann anviwònman an plis pase pifò ta dwe yon bon rezon pou tout amater deyò yo pran nòt ak aji sou enfòmasyon sa a otank posib. Avèk vag dirabilite ak pwoblèm zanmitay anviwònman an jwenn plis sipò ak pwoteksyon popilè, li se yon moman ideyal pou konpayi yo jete tout pwa yo dèyè devlopman nan domèn sa a.
The awareness surrounding the effects of PFC's has grown as more research has been carried out. Once released into the environment PFCs break down very slowly; they can remain in the environment for many years after their release and are dispersed over the entire globe. They can affect both the wearer of the garment and the environment when it washes or rubs off jackets. It has accumulated in measurable levels in snow, ice and water around the world. For some PFCs there is evidence that they cause harm to reproduction, promote the growth of tumors and affect the hormone system.
For more information on the wide reaching impacts of PFCs Greenpeace carried out some extended research and the publication 'Anprint nan nèj la' details this truly global issue. From research like this pressure is starting to mount on outdoor brands particularly to lead the way in eliminating the use of PFCs but the problem of finding a high performance, waterproof alternative has been a stumbling block.
