New York Ban on PFAS in Textiles and Apparel Begins January 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, New York State’s law that bans PFAS in clothing will go into effect.

Clothes and textiles are examples of a major use of PFAS, which are typically used to provide stain and water resistance.

The Natural Resources Defense Council is celebrating the January 1st ban saying its a huge win for public health because it will reduce New Yorkers’ exposure to this dangerous chemical in clothing, which can touch and rub against our skin all day.

Even with this ban, the fight to get PFAS out of the everyday personal and household items is far from over.

We spoke with Kate Donovan, the NRDC’s Northeast Environmental Health director about the ban and three new PFAS bills that will be introduced for the 2025 legislative session in Albany.

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