PFAS-free rain jackets 2026 shopping guide
Shopping Guide
PFAS-Free Rain Jackets: 2026 Shopping Guide
20+ verified brands — from technical alpine shells to kids' rain gear — with the certifications, finishes, and questions to verify each one before you buy.
By Emily Hemphill · 22 min read
What brands use PFAS in clothing — brand scorecard guide
Fabric Safety
What Brands Use PFAS in Clothing? An Evidence-Based Guide
Which brands have shown up in independent PFAS testing, which have committed to phase the chemicals out, and how to verify any brand's current status before you buy.
By Emily Hemphill · 18 min read
How to read a clothing label
Fabric Guide
How to Read Clothing Labels: A Complete Guide to Fabrics, Care, and Quality
The tiny tag in your clothes is the closest thing to a nutrition label your wardrobe has. Here's how to actually read it — fiber composition, care symbols, certifications, and red flags.
By Emily Hemphill · 12 min read
PFAS in your clothing
Chemical Safety
PFAS in Clothing: What It Is and How to Avoid It
A guide to forever chemicals in apparel — where they hide in rain jackets, activewear, and school uniforms, how to spot them on a label, and what safer alternatives look like.
By Emily Hemphill · 14 min read
Microplastics in your laundry
Materials
Microplastics in Clothing: A Beginner's Guide
What microplastic fibers are, which fabrics shed them (acrylic and fleece polyester are the worst), and practical ways to reduce how much your wardrobe contributes.
By Emily Hemphill · 13 min read
The organic cotton guide
Fabric Guide
The Complete Guide to Organic Cotton
What organic cotton actually is, how it differs from conventional cotton, what the certifications mean (GOTS, OCS, OEKO-TEX), and how to shop without getting greenwashed.
By Emily Hemphill · 13 min read
Non-toxic basics
Wardrobe
Non-Toxic Basics: A Buyer's Guide to Underwear, Bras & Base Layers
The categories closest to your skin — what "non-toxic" actually means here, which materials and certifications hold up, and how to shop without the marketing fog.
By Emily Hemphill · 11 min read