H&M bans water repellent chemical
04/09/2012
It will no longer allow perfluorinated compounds in its garments as they are “harmful for the environment, for reproduction and for aquatic organisms”, it said.
The chemical is mainly used in outerwear, but can also be used to make tents.
The company said: “H&M is part of the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers and Manufacturers, an international team of leading companies within the textile and footwear industries, educating the suppliers to achieve good chemical management. The group’s common aim is to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances in the apparel and footwear supply chain.”
H&M is also part of the Joint Roadmap towards Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals in the supply chain by 2020, joining companies such as adidas, Li Ning, Nike and Puma.
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