The synthetic compounds (PFCs) that help the fabrics used in rain jackets repel moisture have an unfortunate downside: they don’t naturally break down and are far from environmentally-friendly. It’s kind of the ugly secret of the performance wear world, but Columbia has finally come up with an eco-friendly waterproof alternative.
Source: Gizmodo – Columbia’s New Recycled Rain Jackets Are An Eco-Friendly Way to Stay Dry