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Isbjörn seals its PFAS-free future

09/11/2022
Isbjörn seals its PFAS-free future

Outdoor kidswear brand Isbjörn of Sweden has announced its decision to use YKK’s fluorine-free zippers, which offer durable water repellence without adding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to either body or trim, meaning that its entire autumn-winter 2023 range is free of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”.

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