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Jack Wolfskin tags link PFCs to health

04/08/2016
Hang-tags on a range of jackets and other garments from German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin tell consumers that the garments are PFC-free and that this means they are “harmless to health”.

The message appears in English. Translations on the back into German, French and Spanish carry the message that the durable water repellency finish used in the garment is free from polyfluorinated organic compounds (PFCs), but do not make any referrence to health. The tags also have messages in Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Jack Wolfskin has committed to phasing out all PFCs from its supply chain by 2020.

Many outdoor brands have said they continue to use PFCs to make sure their garments meet the performance needs of climbers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Some PFCs but not all are believed by scientists to have a potentially harmful effect on human health. Jack Wolfskin makes no distinction in the labels it is using to communicate its message to consumers.


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