Do No Harm with DWR: Our Sustainability-Focused Production

During the production process, there are countless decisions to be made regarding fabric, cut, and little details that give a piece its character. While we love to experiment, one area in which we focus is sustainability, and this became especially prevalent when choosing our durable water-repellent (DWR) chemical coating. While we want our apparel to offer the best possible protection for wearers against moisture, there’s also the environmental impact—and personal health—to take into consideration as well. There’s a wide range of DWR treatment options available, and finding the best spray is just as important as the material itself.“The cost-benefit analysis lands clearly on the side of avoiding forever chemicals,” says Andrew Gibbs-Dabney, Founder and CEO of LIVSN. “We now use only PFC-free DWR treatments across our product range. It makes us happy to know we can provide top-level performance without jeopardizing

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