Nearly 75% of water-resistant products contain toxic PFAS, study finds

Chemicals used in everyday products have been associated with a range of serious health problems' including cancer and birth defects

A new analysis of popular brand name products detected toxic PFAS forever chemicals" in nearly 75% of items labeled stain- or water-resistant. The study's authors say the companies are needlessly putting customers' health at risk.

The findings highlight how the compounds are widely used in everyday products and clothing despite mounting evidence that the entire class of PFAS chemicals is associated with a range of serious health problems, and safer alternatives exist.