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New investigations are opening in the fight against PFAS. These \u2018forever chemicals\u2019 are turning up in clothing and other products. If you assumed recent efforts to clean PFAS from the water supply made you safer, the wider use of these chemicals shows the problem reaches far beyond our drinking water. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n
Texas Investigates PFAS in Lulumon Clothing<\/span><\/h2>\nMultiple news outlets report<\/a> that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a consumer\u2011protection probe to determine whether Lululemon\u2019s athletic apparel contains PFAS and whether its marketing misled customers about product safety. Lululemon says it used PFAS in only a small percentage of its durable water\u2011repellent items and fully phased them out by FY23\/early 2024. The company says it now requires third\u2011party testing to confirm ongoing compliance.<\/p>\nSeveral other companies and industries are currently under investigation or legal scrutiny for PFAS, not just Lululemon. The Lululemon probe is part of a much broader national and global regulatory push targeting PFAS in consumer products, manufacturing, and supply chains.<\/p>\n
Investigations And Lawsuits Across Multiple Industries<\/span><\/h2>\nRegulators are targeting PFAS across multiple sectors, and many companies are facing investigations or lawsuits. They have been aggressively pursuing chemical companies that have produced PFAS for decades. Sources note that PFAS-related litigation has increased across many sectors, particularly the chemicals sector.<\/p>\n
Chemical companies widely known to be under investigation or litigation include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- 3M (major PFAS producer; multiple lawsuits nationwide)<\/li>\n
- DuPont \/ Chemours \/ Corteva (spin-offs tied to legacy PFAS production)<\/li>\n
- BASF (involved in PFAS-related settlements)<\/li>\n
- Solvay (investigated and fined in multiple jurisdictions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Apparel & Consumer Goods Companies (Growing Scrutiny)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\nBased on all available reporting to date, investigators have named Lululemon as the only apparel<\/a> company currently under an active state investigation for forever chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- State\u2011level enforcement is expanding into the apparel sector, and the entire sector is facing tighter scrutiny.\u00a0This means more brands may face investigations in the future \u2014 but none are named yet.<\/li>\n
- Regulators are responding to:\n
\n- PFAS are found in waterproof or stain\u2011resistant fabrics<\/li>\n
- Marketing claims that may mislead consumers<\/li>\n
- Health concerns (endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- It is believed that:\n
\n- PFAS are widely used across the apparel industry<\/li>\n
- Many companies face lawsuits over PFAS in consumer products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Industries Facing Heightened Scrutiny<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wp-media.patheos.com\/blogs\/sites\/1770\/2026\/04\/small-vecteezy_investigation-inspection-audit-business-concept-business_57587257_small-300x200.jpg\")
Texas is investigating Lulumon for PFAS-related issues \u2013 image courtesy of Vecteezy.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBased on the reporting, regulators are expanding investigations<\/a> across:<\/p>\nConsumer Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Cookware<\/li>\n
- Carpets<\/li>\n
- Waterproof clothing<\/li>\n
- Cosmetics<\/li>\n
- Food packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Companies have used these \u201cforever chemicals\u201d in their products since the 1940s.<\/p>\n
Manufacturing & Industrial Sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Chemical plants<\/li>\n
- Firefighting foam manufacturers (AFFF)<\/li>\n
- Electronics<\/li>\n
- Automotive coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Water Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\nMany states are investigating contamination in public water systems. This was the topic of one of my recent articles, entitled \u201cWhat Are PFAS And Why Should You Care?<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\nThe Catholic View<\/span><\/h2>\nPFAS were first formally linked to cancer in humans in the early 2010s, and the evidence has strengthened steadily since then. Lulumon only phased them out of production by FY23\/early 2024. That is ~10 years where Lulumon kept using these chemicals after the link to cancer was established. All available reporting shows Lululemon denied current PFAS use, emphasized compliance, and stated it had already phased PFAS out, but did not issue any consumer warnings about past PFAS\u2011treated items. If true, this is unconscionable and completely unacceptable. Putting profits and covering your rear while people are being exposed to chemicals that are known to be harmful warrants arrest and criminal charges against the corporate executives, in my view.<\/p>\n
Reports describe the action as a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued under Texas consumer\u2011protection law, which is a civil enforcement framework \u2014 not a criminal one. The legal basis is consumer\u2011protection law \u2014 a civil statute. Criminal investigations are already happening \u2014 but not in the apparel sector as yet.<\/p>\n
What Would Jesus Do?<\/span><\/h3>\nMorally, if the courts find this to be true, it is wrong on many levels. Jesus would confront any company that exposes people to unnecessary risks and hides the truth about the safety of its products. He consistently condemns harm, deception, and the exploitation of people who trust those in positions of authority.<\/p>\n
Jesus repeatedly:<\/p>\n
\n- Confronts deception (Matthew 23<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Defends people harmed by powerful systems (Mark 3:1\u20136<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Condemns leaders who burden others while protecting themselves (Luke 11:46<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Exposes hidden wrongdoing (Luke 12:1\u20133<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Prioritizes the vulnerable over institutional reputation (Mark 7:8\u201313<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as warranted.<\/p>\n
Please share your thoughts about this article in the \u201cComments\u201d section.<\/p>\n
Peace<\/p>\n
If<\/strong>\u00a0you like this article, you might also enjoy:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nEmmaus: Walking With Jesus In Conversation<\/a>
\nPro-Life Groups Targeted By Biden\u2019s Justice Department<\/a>
\nNew York City\u2019s Growing Homeless Problem<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Several other companies and industries are currently under investigation or legal scrutiny for PFAS, not just Lululemon. The Lululemon probe is part of a much broader national and global regulatory push targeting PFAS in consumer products, manufacturing, and supply chains.<\/p>\n
Investigations And Lawsuits Across Multiple Industries<\/span><\/h2>\nRegulators are targeting PFAS across multiple sectors, and many companies are facing investigations or lawsuits. They have been aggressively pursuing chemical companies that have produced PFAS for decades. Sources note that PFAS-related litigation has increased across many sectors, particularly the chemicals sector.<\/p>\n
Chemical companies widely known to be under investigation or litigation include:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- 3M (major PFAS producer; multiple lawsuits nationwide)<\/li>\n
- DuPont \/ Chemours \/ Corteva (spin-offs tied to legacy PFAS production)<\/li>\n
- BASF (involved in PFAS-related settlements)<\/li>\n
- Solvay (investigated and fined in multiple jurisdictions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Apparel & Consumer Goods Companies (Growing Scrutiny)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\nBased on all available reporting to date, investigators have named Lululemon as the only apparel<\/a> company currently under an active state investigation for forever chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- State\u2011level enforcement is expanding into the apparel sector, and the entire sector is facing tighter scrutiny.\u00a0This means more brands may face investigations in the future \u2014 but none are named yet.<\/li>\n
- Regulators are responding to:\n
\n- PFAS are found in waterproof or stain\u2011resistant fabrics<\/li>\n
- Marketing claims that may mislead consumers<\/li>\n
- Health concerns (endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- It is believed that:\n
\n- PFAS are widely used across the apparel industry<\/li>\n
- Many companies face lawsuits over PFAS in consumer products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Industries Facing Heightened Scrutiny<\/span><\/h2>\nTexas is investigating Lulumon for PFAS-related issues \u2013 image courtesy of Vecteezy.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBased on the reporting, regulators are expanding investigations<\/a> across:<\/p>\nConsumer Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Cookware<\/li>\n
- Carpets<\/li>\n
- Waterproof clothing<\/li>\n
- Cosmetics<\/li>\n
- Food packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Companies have used these \u201cforever chemicals\u201d in their products since the 1940s.<\/p>\n
Manufacturing & Industrial Sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Chemical plants<\/li>\n
- Firefighting foam manufacturers (AFFF)<\/li>\n
- Electronics<\/li>\n
- Automotive coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Water Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\nMany states are investigating contamination in public water systems. This was the topic of one of my recent articles, entitled \u201cWhat Are PFAS And Why Should You Care?<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\nThe Catholic View<\/span><\/h2>\nPFAS were first formally linked to cancer in humans in the early 2010s, and the evidence has strengthened steadily since then. Lulumon only phased them out of production by FY23\/early 2024. That is ~10 years where Lulumon kept using these chemicals after the link to cancer was established. All available reporting shows Lululemon denied current PFAS use, emphasized compliance, and stated it had already phased PFAS out, but did not issue any consumer warnings about past PFAS\u2011treated items. If true, this is unconscionable and completely unacceptable. Putting profits and covering your rear while people are being exposed to chemicals that are known to be harmful warrants arrest and criminal charges against the corporate executives, in my view.<\/p>\n
Reports describe the action as a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued under Texas consumer\u2011protection law, which is a civil enforcement framework \u2014 not a criminal one. The legal basis is consumer\u2011protection law \u2014 a civil statute. Criminal investigations are already happening \u2014 but not in the apparel sector as yet.<\/p>\n
What Would Jesus Do?<\/span><\/h3>\nMorally, if the courts find this to be true, it is wrong on many levels. Jesus would confront any company that exposes people to unnecessary risks and hides the truth about the safety of its products. He consistently condemns harm, deception, and the exploitation of people who trust those in positions of authority.<\/p>\n
Jesus repeatedly:<\/p>\n
\n- Confronts deception (Matthew 23<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Defends people harmed by powerful systems (Mark 3:1\u20136<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Condemns leaders who burden others while protecting themselves (Luke 11:46<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Exposes hidden wrongdoing (Luke 12:1\u20133<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Prioritizes the vulnerable over institutional reputation (Mark 7:8\u201313<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as warranted.<\/p>\n
Please share your thoughts about this article in the \u201cComments\u201d section.<\/p>\n
Peace<\/p>\n
If<\/strong>\u00a0you like this article, you might also enjoy:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nEmmaus: Walking With Jesus In Conversation<\/a>
\nPro-Life Groups Targeted By Biden\u2019s Justice Department<\/a>
\nNew York City\u2019s Growing Homeless Problem<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- 3M (major PFAS producer; multiple lawsuits nationwide)<\/li>\n
- DuPont \/ Chemours \/ Corteva (spin-offs tied to legacy PFAS production)<\/li>\n
- BASF (involved in PFAS-related settlements)<\/li>\n
- Solvay (investigated and fined in multiple jurisdictions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Apparel & Consumer Goods Companies (Growing Scrutiny)<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n
Based on all available reporting to date, investigators have named Lululemon as the only apparel<\/a> company currently under an active state investigation for forever chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- State\u2011level enforcement is expanding into the apparel sector, and the entire sector is facing tighter scrutiny.\u00a0This means more brands may face investigations in the future \u2014 but none are named yet.<\/li>\n
- Regulators are responding to:\n
- \n
- PFAS are found in waterproof or stain\u2011resistant fabrics<\/li>\n
- Marketing claims that may mislead consumers<\/li>\n
- Health concerns (endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- It is believed that:\n
- \n
- PFAS are widely used across the apparel industry<\/li>\n
- Many companies face lawsuits over PFAS in consumer products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Industries Facing Heightened Scrutiny<\/span><\/h2>\n
Texas is investigating Lulumon for PFAS-related issues \u2013 image courtesy of Vecteezy.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Based on the reporting, regulators are expanding investigations<\/a> across:<\/p>\n
Consumer Products<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Cookware<\/li>\n
- Carpets<\/li>\n
- Waterproof clothing<\/li>\n
- Cosmetics<\/li>\n
- Food packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Companies have used these \u201cforever chemicals\u201d in their products since the 1940s.<\/p>\n
Manufacturing & Industrial Sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Chemical plants<\/li>\n
- Firefighting foam manufacturers (AFFF)<\/li>\n
- Electronics<\/li>\n
- Automotive coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Water Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n
Many states are investigating contamination in public water systems. This was the topic of one of my recent articles, entitled \u201cWhat Are PFAS And Why Should You Care?<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n
The Catholic View<\/span><\/h2>\n
PFAS were first formally linked to cancer in humans in the early 2010s, and the evidence has strengthened steadily since then. Lulumon only phased them out of production by FY23\/early 2024. That is ~10 years where Lulumon kept using these chemicals after the link to cancer was established. All available reporting shows Lululemon denied current PFAS use, emphasized compliance, and stated it had already phased PFAS out, but did not issue any consumer warnings about past PFAS\u2011treated items. If true, this is unconscionable and completely unacceptable. Putting profits and covering your rear while people are being exposed to chemicals that are known to be harmful warrants arrest and criminal charges against the corporate executives, in my view.<\/p>\n
Reports describe the action as a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued under Texas consumer\u2011protection law, which is a civil enforcement framework \u2014 not a criminal one. The legal basis is consumer\u2011protection law \u2014 a civil statute. Criminal investigations are already happening \u2014 but not in the apparel sector as yet.<\/p>\n
What Would Jesus Do?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Morally, if the courts find this to be true, it is wrong on many levels. Jesus would confront any company that exposes people to unnecessary risks and hides the truth about the safety of its products. He consistently condemns harm, deception, and the exploitation of people who trust those in positions of authority.<\/p>\n
Jesus repeatedly:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Confronts deception (Matthew 23<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Defends people harmed by powerful systems (Mark 3:1\u20136<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Condemns leaders who burden others while protecting themselves (Luke 11:46<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Exposes hidden wrongdoing (Luke 12:1\u20133<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Prioritizes the vulnerable over institutional reputation (Mark 7:8\u201313<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as warranted.<\/p>\n
Please share your thoughts about this article in the \u201cComments\u201d section.<\/p>\n
Peace<\/p>\n
If<\/strong>\u00a0you like this article, you might also enjoy:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Emmaus: Walking With Jesus In Conversation<\/a>
\nPro-Life Groups Targeted By Biden\u2019s Justice Department<\/a>
\nNew York City\u2019s Growing Homeless Problem<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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