Non-PFAS
Why Our Products Emphasizes Being Non-PFAS?
PFAS: The 'Forever Chemicals' in Your Daily Life
What Exactly Are PFAS?
PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s to create water-resistant, stain-repellent, and heat-resistant products. They are found in countless everyday items, including:
- Non-stick cookware
- Waterproof clothing and carpets
- Food packaging (grease-resistant wrappers, pizza boxes)
- Firefighting foam
- Cosmetics and dental floss
- Personal Protective Equipment (Except Schwer® Cut Resistant Gloves)
Why Are They Called 'Forever Chemicals'?
- Science simplified: PFAS molecules do not break down naturally.
- Nearly all people in the United States have measurable amounts of PFAS in their blood. (Source: CDC)
- They accumulate in the environment and human bodies.
Why Should You Be Concerned?
Research by the EPA and independent studies link PFAS exposure to serious health risks, including:
- Increased cholesterol levels
- Reduced antibody response to some vaccines
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia
- Slightly lower birth weights
How to Protect Yourself?
While avoiding PFAS entirely is difficult, you can reduce exposure by:
- Filtering water with NSF/ANSI-certified systems (activated carbon or reverse osmosis).
- Ditching non-stick pans for cast iron, stainless steel, or ceramic cookware.
- Checking labels for "waterproof," "stain-resistant," or "PTFE/PFOA" and avoiding them.
- Choosing Non-PFAS Schwer® gloves and daily essentials.
- Vacuuming regularly to minimize household dust.
- Supporting policies in your community to ban PFAS.
Taking Action Now!
- Test your water quality
- Support the H.R.6805 - PFAS Action Act of 2023
- Share this information → Raise awareness to drive change!
- Throw away the harmful safety equipment and choose Schwer® Non-PFAS Cut Resistant Gloves!
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