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Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Detox--Laboratory-Testing-of-Outdoor-clothing-at-Bremer-Environmental-Institut-in-Germany----Clipreel-27MAKVSTVE.htmlConceptually similarDetox Labory Testings of Outdoor Clothes 2016 - ClipreelGP38UNCompleted★★★★Detox Swimwear Test 2013 - ClipreelGP37Z3Completed★★★★Detox: Laboratory Analysis of Soccer Shoes in Bremen 2014 - ClipreelGP3HICompleted★★★★Detox: Laboratory Test of Discounter Clothes - ClipreelGP3EUCompleted★★★★Detox Swimwear Test Preparation 2013 - ClipreelGP37ZCCompleted★★★★The Great Contaminated Outdoors - International versionGP0STPAPGCompleted★★★★Die Beluga - Vom Feuerlöschboot zur Legende - Web VideoGP36FJCompleted★★★★The Great Contaminated Outdoors - PFC AnimationGP0STPARHCompleted★★★★The Great Contaminated Outdoors - B-rollGP0STPAOJCompleted★★★★View AllGP3HWDetox: Laboratory Testing of Outdoor clothing at Bremer Environmental Institut in Germany - ClipreelBremen, September 2012: Weatherproofed clothes from certain outdoor labels contain pollutants that can harm the environment and health. Two independent laboratories, the Bremen Environmental Institute in Bremerhaven and were assigned by Greenpeace to check 14 outdoor articles for women and children for per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFC) and other pollutants. In items of The North Face, Patagonia, Jack Wolfskin, Kaikkialla and Marmot the health harming perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) was measured in alarming concentrations. High concentrations of fluorotelomer alcohol (FTOH) were found in the jackets of Mammut and Vaude. With the international campaign detox GP demands from textile producers to substitute risky chemicals with environmental friendly alternatives. PFC was found in coatings or membranes (e.g. Gore-Tex®) of all examined trademark products. The fluorine compounds can hardly be decomposed in the environment and get into the human organism as well via food, air and drinking water. Latest studies establish a link between reduced fertility, thyroid diseases and defects of the immune system. The test results of the hormonally active softening agents (phthalates) and the nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEs) are alarming as well: the highest amount of NPE was found in a children’s rain jacket by Seven Summits. The highest amount of phthalates was found in a children’s poncho by Northland.Also on this video: Shots of Jack Wolfskin, Patagonia, The North Face jackets and Greenpeace jacketsStatements: Manfred Santen, Greenpeace Germany expert on toxics, Ulrike Siemers, deputy director of the Bremen Environmental InstituteIn original language:Detox: Laboruntersuchung von Outdoorkleidung am Bremer Umweltinstitut - ClipreelBremen, September 2012: Wetterfeste Markenkleidung enthält Schadstoffe, die Umwelt und Gesundheit belasten können. Zwei unabhängige Labore prüften im Auftrag von Greenpeace 14 Outdoor-Artikel für Damen und Kinder auf per- und polyfluorierte Chemikalien (PFC) und weitere Schadstoffe. In den Produkten von The North Face, Patagonia, Jack Wolfskin, Kaikkialla und Marmot wurde die gesundheitsschädliche Perfluoroktansäure (PFOA) in bedenklichen Konzentrationen gemessen. Hohe Konzentrationen von Fluortelomeralkoholen (FTOH) wurden in den Jacken von Mammut und Vaude festgestellt. Mit der internationalen Detox-Kampagne fordert Greenpeace Textilhersteller auf, Risiko-Chemikalien durch umweltfreundliche Alternativen zu ersetzen. In allen untersuchten Markenprodukten wurden PFC in Beschichtungen oder Membranen (zum Beispiel Gore-Tex®) gefunden. Die Fluorverbindungen können in der Umwelt kaum abgebaut werden und gelangen über Nahrung, Luft und Trinkwasser auch in den menschlichen Organismus. Jüngste Studien stellen einen Zusammenhang mit verminderter Fruchtbarkeit, Schilddrüsenerkrankungen und Immunstörungen her. Besorgniserregend sind auch die Test-Ergebnisse der hormonell wirksamen Weichmacher (Phthalate) und der Nonylphenolethoxylate (NPE): Der höchste NPE-Gehalt wurde in einer Kinder-Regenjacke von Seven Summits, der höchste Wert an Phthalaten in einem Kinder-Poncho von Northland festgestellt.Außerdem zu sehen: Aufnahmen verschiedener Outdoorjacken: Jack Wolfskin, Patagonia, The North Face, Greenpeace-Jacke Statements: Manfred Santen, Chemieexperte bei Greenpeace Deutschland; Ulrike Siemers, stellvertretende Leiterin des Bremer UmweltinstitutesLocations:Bremen-Europe-Germany-HamburgDate:29 Oct, 2012Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:22m41sAudio format:NaturalProduction Type :CLIPREELKeywords:Detox (campaign title)-Laboratories-Textile industryShoot:DETOX: INVESTIGATION ON OUTDOOR FASHION, BREMEN 2012 - CLIPREELBremen, September 2012: Weatherproofed clothes from certain outdoor labels contain pollutants that can harm the environment and health. Two independent laboratories, the Bremen Environmental Institute in Bremerhaven and were assigned by Greenpeace to check 14 outdoor articles for women and children for per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFC) and other pollutants. In items of The North Face, Patagonia, Jack Wolfskin, Kaikkialla and Marmot the health harming perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) was measured in alarming concentrations. High concentrations of fluorotelomer alcohol (FTOH) were found in the jackets of Mammut and Vaude. With the international campaign detox GP demands from textile producers to substitute risky chemicals with environmental friendly alternatives. PFC was found in coatings or membranes (e.g. Gore-Tex®) of all examined trademark products. The fluorine compounds can hardly be decomposed in the environment and get into the human organism as well via food, air and drinking water. Latest studies establish a link between reduced fertility, thyroid diseases and defects of the immune system. The test results of the hormonally active softening agents (phthalates) and the nonylphenolethoxylates (NPEs) are alarming as well: the highest amount of NPE was found in a children’s rain jacket by Seven Summits. The highest amount of phthalates was found in a children’s poncho by Northland.Also on this video: Shots of Jack Wolfskin, Patagonia, The North Face jackets and Greenpeace jacketsStatements: Manfred Santen, Greenpeace Germany expert on toxics, Ulrike Siemers, deputy director of the Bremen Environmental Institute
