Payment on
account
  • My Bookmarklist My Bookmarklist
    0
  • Basket Basket
    0 0,00

PFC free

What is PFC?

PFC stands for per- or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (also called Fluorocarbons), a group of about 800 compounds, consisting of C-C bonds of different length and fluorine. Among the most well known are perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctane acid (PFOA). PFC is particularly characterized by its water-, fat- and dirt-repellent qualities, which is why it is used in outdoor clothing and equipment. PFC´s are used here mainly to construct water resistent membranes and durable surface impregnations, which will cause water and dirt to simply roll off the surface. PFC is especially important in the manufacturing of wind- and waterproof as well as breathable functional clothing, alpine boots, sleeping bags and tents.


PFC´s are of human origin, which means they are not found in the natural environment. They are biologically degradable to only a small degree or not at all and will remain in the environment for a long time. They will also be spread worldwide and accumulate in organisms. PFC can be detected almost everywhere: in large bodies of water, the drinking water, the air and all along the food chain as well as within human blood and breast milk. Some PFC are known to pollute the ground and drinking water, others can modify the hormonal system, harm the reproductive system and even the embryo in utero, as well as cause cancer. Outdoor products containing PFC do not pose a health risk according to recent scientific evidence. The main problem here lie within the production process, the washing of functional clothing and their disposal.

PFC-free alternatives
By now there are a number of PFC-free membranes and impregnations available, which will offer the same breathable, wind proof, waterproof and water repellent properties as corresponding PFC-products. Regarding this it seems likely that the classic outdoor industry will be able to completely convert their production of outdoor clothes and equipment to environmentally friendly and health preserving materials in the near future. Solely the superiority of the dirt- and fat-/oil-repellent properties of PFC-products will likely remain untouched. However this characteristic is of little interest when it comes to outdoor clothing and equipment.

Listed below are a number of examples and alternatives to PFC. All of those are demonstrably harmless for humans and the environment.

Bionic-Finish Eco
Bionic-Finish Eco is a water repellent treatment based on sustainable technologies to hydrophobe. It consists of hyper branched polymers with a high density of hydrophobic (water repellent) elements. These hydrophobic connections are completely fluorine free and at the same time highly efficient: it will repel water and watery dirt substances very well and remains washable. Even more important is the fact that it will not hamper the breathability and is abrasion-proof.

Ceplex
Ceplex consists of polyurethane and is consequently 100 % PFC-free. This high quality membrane manufactured by VAUDE is durable waterproof, breathable and wind proof. Furthermore, the membrane is directly attached to the fabric, which increases the durability and the longevity. Other advantageous properties are a very high abrasion resistance and a simple maintenance.

Eco-Finish
Eco Finish is a durable waterrepellent DWR-equipment manufactured by
VAUDE, which is environmentally friendly produced without PFC and instead consists of degradable components.

Dermizax™
The Dermizax™ membrane consists of polyurethane and therefore contains no waste products that could damage human health or the environment. Furthermore, the product is 100% recyclable.
Dermizax™ is a hydrophilic material, which uses movable molecules instead of micropores. The polymer-molecules will move much faster in high temperature and high intensity of motion, which will favor the removal of humidity. In colder temperature the molecules will move slower and prevent cooling. The Dermizax™ membrane is highly breathable and ideal for use during intensive activity. Furthermore, it offers a high wind- and waterproofness.

PTFE-free membrane
PFC is also needed as an aid in the production of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)-membranes, resulting in making these membranes dangerous for environment and health as well. Many manufacturers therefore choose the processing of PTFE-free membrane.

PFC free-Produkte

Size

  • 26 Liter
Got Bag Rolltop Lite 2.0
Got Bag
Rolltop Lite 2.0
148,95 €

Colors

Size

deuter Kid Comfort Pro
deuter
Kid Comfort Pro
439,95 €

Colors

Size

  • S
  • M
  • L
  • XL
  • XXL
  • XXXL
  • XXXXL
VAUDE Mens Rosemoor 3in1 Jacket
VAUDE
Mens Rosemoor 3in1 Jacket
219,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 38 Liter (M/L)
  • 35 Liter (XS/S)
Osprey Eja 38
Osprey
Eja 38
219,95 €

Colors

Size

  • S
  • M
  • L
  • XL
  • XXL
Lundhags Lo Jacket
Lundhags
Lo Jacket
219,95 €
319,95 €

Colors

Size

  • S
  • M
  • L
  • XL
  • XXL
The North Face Mens Nimble Hoodie
The North Face
Mens Nimble Hoodie
109,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 46 Herren
  • 48 Herren
  • 50 Herren
  • 52 Herren
  • 54 Herren
  • 56 Herren
  • 58 Herren
Haglöfs ROC Lite Slim Pant Men
Haglöfs
ROC Lite Slim Pant Men
109,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 20 Liter
Aevor Roll Pack Proof
Aevor
Roll Pack Proof
109,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 110/116 Kinder
  • 122/128 Kinder
  • 134/140 Kinder
  • 146/152 Kinder
  • 158/164 Kinder
VAUDE Kids Grody Pants V
VAUDE
Kids Grody Pants V
54,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 20 Liter
Osprey Syncro 20
Osprey
Syncro 20
144,95 €

Colors

Size

  • Long
  • Regular
Mountain Equipment Helium GT 400
Mountain Equipment
Helium GT 400
399,95 €

Size

  • 45 Liter
deuter Aircontact Lite 45+10 SL
deuter
Aircontact Lite 45+10 SL
209,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 36 Damen
  • 38 Damen
  • 40 Damen
  • 42 Damen
  • 44 Damen
  • 46 Damen
VAUDE Womens Yaras Rain Pants IV
VAUDE
Womens Yaras Rain Pants IV
139,95 €

Colors

Size

  • XL
  • XXL
Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Hoody
Rab
Cirrus Flex 2.0 Hoody
139,95 €
179,95 €

Colors

Size

  • S
  • M
  • XL
Marmot Womens PreCip Pro Jacket
Marmot
Womens PreCip Pro Jacket
139,95 €
199,95 €

Colors

Size

  • S
Mountain Equipment Particle Mens Jacket
Mountain Equipment
Particle Mens Jacket
139,95 €
179,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 55 Liter
  • 70 Liter
Osprey Farpoint
Osprey
Farpoint
199,95 €

Colors

Size

  • Regular
  • S
  • XL
VAUDE Sioux 400 II
VAUDE
Sioux 400 II
94,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 104 Kinder
  • 110/116 Kinder
  • 122/128 Kinder
  • 134/140 Kinder
  • 146/152 Kinder
  • 158/164 Kinder
VAUDE Kids Detective Antimos ZO Pants
VAUDE
Kids Detective Antimos ZO Pants
59,95 €

Colors

Size

  • Regular
  • Long
Mountain Equipment Glacier 300
Mountain Equipment
Glacier 300
399,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 40 Liter
deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
deuter
Aircontact Lite 40+10
199,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 8 UK Damen
  • 10 UK Damen
  • 12 UK Damen
  • 14 UK Damen
  • 16 UK Damen
Rab Xenair Alpine Flex Jacket Wmns
Rab
Xenair Alpine Flex Jacket Wmns
199,95 €

Colors

Size

  • 36 Damen
  • 38 Damen
  • 40 Damen
  • 42 Damen
  • 44 Damen
  • 46 Damen
Haglöfs Magma Rugged Pant Women
Haglöfs
Magma Rugged Pant Women
199,95 €

Size

  • 20 Liter
Lowe Alpine Airzone Active 20
Lowe Alpine
Airzone Active 20
99,95 €
Unterwegs der Outdoor-Shop