PFAS levels ‘plunge in US textiles’

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State rules drive sharp PFAS cuts in clothing and home textiles, though some categories and non‑regulated states still face higher risks

WASHINGTON, DC — Levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” in many textile products sold in the US have fallen sharply after new state laws in California and New York forced brands to phase them out, according to a new report.

New testing by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) on 115 products bought in the two states in 2025 found PFAS concentrations in some textile categories dropping from thousands of parts per million (ppm) to below 10 ppm within a few years.

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