The PFC Free - Perfluorocarbon Free Brand Story
As part of our moves to stock responsibly produced clothing and accessories we can’t ignore the use of PFC’s (PerfluorinatedCarbons) in an d on some of our more technical products.
Commonly used in durable water repellent (DWR) treatments, fluorocarbons are highly effective at repelling water and dirt. Properties that explain why many brands have grown so reliant upon them. You will have seen them working whenever water beads off a water proof jacket and runs off without making the garment wet underneath.
In the wake of data showing the harmful impacts certain fluorocarbons—namely those identified by acronyms such as PFAS, PFC, and PFCec— have on the environment, wildlife and humans, many outdoor brands have been endeavouring to phase them out. While much of the widespread evidence doesn’t show any conclusive proof that wearing an item using PFC’s will cause harm to its users, steps must be taken to reduce then out of the environment as much as possible.
We presently stock a number of brands including Haglofs, Houdini, Fjallraven, Patagonia & Klattermusen who have already moved many of their jackets away from DWR coatings. Look out for our PFC free icon on each product that avoids using them.
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Available in
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L- XL
Klattermusen Asynja Jacket
Bush GreenRegular price £259.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£348.95 GBPSale price £259.95 GBP ( - 26%)Sale -
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ML- XL
Klattermusen Asynja Jacket
RavenRegular price £259.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£348.95 GBPSale price £259.95 GBP ( - 26%)Sale -
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- M
- L
- XL
Haglofs ROC Flash Gore-Tex Jacket
Steel Blue/Tarn BlueRegular price £299.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£379.95 GBPSale price £299.95 GBP ( - 21%)Sale -
Available in
- M/L
SaleHoudini Dunfri Cap
Rock BlackRegular price £43.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£54.95 GBPSale price £43.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
- M/L
SaleHoudini Dunfri Cap
SandstormRegular price £43.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£54.95 GBPSale price £43.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
M- L
XL
Houdini Enfold Jacket
Geyser GreyRegular price £137.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£229.95 GBPSale price £137.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
ML- XL
Houdini Dunfri Jacket
True BlackRegular price £179.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£258.95 GBPSale price £179.95 GBP ( - 31%)Sale -
Available in
- M
- L
- XL
Houdini Dunfri Jacket
GreenessRegular price £179.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£258.95 GBPSale price £179.95 GBP ( - 31%)Sale -
Available in
SML- XL
The North Face Platte Sherpa 1/4 Zip Fleece
Khaki StoneRegular price £80.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£134.95 GBPSale price £80.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
M- L
XL
SaleHoudini One Parka
Big Bang BlueRegular price £294.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£368.95 GBPSale price £294.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
M- L
XL
Norse Projects Long Sleeve Carsten Solotex Twill Shirt
Beech GreenRegular price £109.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£184.95 GBPSale price £109.95 GBP ( - 41%)Sale -
Available in
SM- L
- XL
Patagonia Downdrift Jacket
Sisu BrownRegular price £191.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£319.95 GBPSale price £191.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
S- M
L- XL
Patagonia Downdrift Jacket
Basin GreenRegular price £191.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£319.95 GBPSale price £191.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
ML- XL
Fjallraven Greenland Winter Jacket
Green/Dark GreyRegular price £259.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£324.95 GBPSale price £259.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
M- L
- XL
Fjallraven Vardag Pile Fleece Vest
Black/Dark GreyRegular price £109.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£149.95 GBPSale price £109.95 GBP ( - 27%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
And Wander JQ Tape Hat
BlackRegular price £124.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £124.95 GBP -
Available in
SM- L
- XL
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Boysenberry/TNF BlackRegular price £188.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£314.95 GBPSale price £188.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
S- M
- L
XL
The North Face Royal Arch Full Zip Fleece Jacket
Gardenia White/New TaupeRegular price £123.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£154.95 GBPSale price £123.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
SML- XL
The North Face Extreme Pile Pullover Jacket
Gardenia White/Sulphur MossRegular price £74.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£124.95 GBPSale price £74.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
- S
- M
L- XL
The North Face 1992 Reversible Nuptse Jacket
Sulphur Moss/Coal BrownRegular price £179.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£359.95 GBPSale price £179.95 GBP ( - 50%)Sale -
Available in
SM- L
XL
The North Face Ampato Quilted Liner Jacket
Sulphur MossRegular price £99.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£149.95 GBPSale price £99.95 GBP ( - 33%)Sale -
Available in
- S
MLXL
The North Face Class V Pull-On Shorts
Super Sonic BlueRegular price £24.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£49.95 GBPSale price £24.95 GBP ( - 50%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Runa Five Panel Cap
RavenRegular price £53.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £53.95 GBP -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Runa Five Panel Cap
Chaya SandRegular price £38.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£48.95 GBPSale price £38.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Runa Five Panel Cap
BoysenberryRegular price £53.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £53.95 GBP -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Patagonia Airshed Cap
BlackRegular price £34.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £34.95 GBP -
Available in
SML- XL
The North Face RMST Futurelight Mountain Jacket
Khaki StoneRegular price £239.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£399.95 GBPSale price £239.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
- S
- M
LXL
The North Face 78 Low-Fi Hi-Tek Windjammer Jacket
Utility Brown/Super Sonic BlueRegular price £188.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£269.95 GBPSale price £188.95 GBP ( - 30%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Algir Small Accessory Bag
OliveRegular price £28.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £28.95 GBP -
Available in
- S
MLXL
The North Face Royal Arch Full Zip Fleece Jacket
Military Green/Mineral Gold/Shady BlueRegular price £77.45 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£154.95 GBPSale price £77.45 GBP ( - 50%)Sale -
Available in
- S
- M
L- XL
The North Face RMST Denali Jacket
Patina GreenRegular price £124.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£249.95 GBPSale price £124.95 GBP ( - 50%)Sale -
Available in
- S
- M
- L
XL
Patagonia Down Sweater Hoodie
BlackRegular price £237.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£279.95 GBPSale price £237.95 GBP ( - 15%)Sale -
Available in
SM- L
XL
The North Face RMST Mountain Pant
TNF BlackRegular price £101.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£169.95 GBPSale price £101.95 GBP ( - 40%)Sale -
Available in
SML- XL
The North Face RMST Down Hooded Jacket
TNF BlackRegular price £179.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£359.95 GBPSale price £179.95 GBP ( - 50%)Sale -
Available in
S- M
L- XL
The North Face 86 Retro Mountain Jacket
TNF BlackRegular price £199.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£239.95 GBPSale price £199.95 GBP ( - 17%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Algir Small Accessory Bag
Burnt RussetRegular price £22.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£28.95 GBPSale price £22.95 GBP ( - 21%)Sale -
Available in
- L
Patagonia Wavefarer Bucket Hat
Mojave KhakiRegular price £39.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £39.95 GBP -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Ansur Cap
Dove RavenRegular price £38.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£48.95 GBPSale price £38.95 GBP ( - 20%)Sale -
Available in
SML- XL
Arc'teryx Beta Jacket
Black SapphireRegular price £314.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£349.95 GBPSale price £314.95 GBP ( - 10%)Sale -
Available in
- ONE SIZE
Klattermusen Algir Small Accessory Bag
RavenRegular price £28.95 GBPRegular priceUnit price per£0.00 GBPSale price £28.95 GBP