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Your Rain Jacket May Soon Be Illegal

Your Rain Jacket May Soon Be Illegal

May 12, 2026 6:05 AM

　　“Forever Chemicals” keep mud out of your boots and make rain jackets waterproof, but they’re about to be illegal. So, back in 2013, footwear maker Keen decided to try and figure out the formula for keeping everyone dry without poisoning our drinking water and contaminating our soil. Could they make high performance boots and jackets without causing cancer and suppressing the immune system? Would the rest of the outdoor industry follow their lead?

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