The Bad in Technical Materials

The basic issue is knowing the content of the material itself in regards to harmful chemicals and what possible effects these chemicals have on humans and the planet. What’s harder to know and find out, is the environmental harm being done in the process of making the materials as well as what is done with the waist created by producing it, where it goes, and the consumption of water in the process. What are some solutions? Start with identifying what is obviously bad for the environment and what should be eliminated. Then push for solutions that are less harmful. For example, if DWR's are bad for us, consider potential mechanical process or modifications to fabrics to provide a better solution for waterproof breathable materials. Don't believe for a minute that because everyone else is doing it or that if no one else has done it that it can't be done. This is an excuse that is heard way too often, especially from those who just don't know or haven't ever experienced innovation though need or exploration. Most technologies are already available; they just haven't been put together or haven't been simply asked to be put together. Here are some of the top concerns with current materials being used.

PVC is bad for you!!!! http://www.chej.org/BESAFE/pvc/ PFOA (DWR) could be bad, its in your blood????http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/pfoa/pubs/pfoainfo.htm#concerns Fluorocarbon Chemicals?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorocarbon We can all dig deeper, and an independent company digging deeper is Blue Sign. http://www.bluesign.com/index.php?id=129&L=0 Talk more blogs. http://www.thecleanestline.com/innovative_design/index.html
Here is one designers resolve; http://www.goodmagazine.com/section/Portraits/designs_on_the_future