Yes. Our GIESSWEIN products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
This also applies to our GIESSWEIN shoes and footwear models.
All our shoes are tested for possible harmful substances in accordance with the applicable REACH requirements and are additionally tested for PFAS-free status.
Which GIESSWEIN shoes are PFAS-free?
All our GIESSWEIN footwear models are tested for PFAS-free status.
You therefore do not need to look for one specific PFAS-free model.
If you consciously want to avoid PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals”, you can choose from our current GIESSWEIN footwear models in accordance with current EU standards. 💚
Do GIESSWEIN shoes contain PFAS?
Our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
In addition, our footwear models are regularly tested for possible harmful substances and for PFAS-free status.
Does GIESSWEIN offer PFAS-free shoes?
Yes.
Our GIESSWEIN footwear models are tested for PFAS-free status, and our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
This does not apply only to selected individual shoes.
What are PFAS?
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
It refers to a very large group of man-made chemicals.
PFAS are also commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”.
What does PFC mean?
The term PFC was previously often used to describe certain fluorinated chemicals.
Today, the broader term PFAS is predominantly used.
PFAS is therefore the broader term for a large group of man-made chemicals, including substances that were previously referred to as PFCs.
Are GIESSWEIN products PFC-free?
If you are looking for PFC-free products, the broader term PFAS is now the relevant one for our current assessment.
Our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
Are GIESSWEIN shoes tested for PFAS?
Yes.
Our footwear models are regularly tested for possible harmful substances.
We pay particular attention to:
- applicable REACH requirements
- PFAS-free status
- material compatibility
- applicable EU regulations
- product safety
- high quality standards
Are GIESSWEIN shoes generally tested for harmful substances?
Yes.
All our shoes are tested in accordance with the applicable REACH requirements and are additionally tested for PFAS-free status.
Our materials and products are regularly checked to ensure compliance with our quality and safety standards. 🌿
Are water-repellent or waterproof GIESSWEIN shoes also PFAS-free?
Our footwear models are also tested for PFAS-free status.
If you would like more detailed information about a specific water-repellent or waterproof model, please send us the product name or article number.
We will be happy to check the available product information for you.
Why does GIESSWEIN say “PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards”?
Testing methods, legal requirements and European regulations may continue to evolve and change.
GIESSWEIN complies with the applicable legal requirements and continuously adapts materials to current European testing methods and regulations.
For this reason, we use the wording:
“PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.”
Frequently asked questions about PFAS and PFC at GIESSWEIN 🔎
Which GIESSWEIN shoes are PFAS-free?
Our GIESSWEIN footwear models are tested for PFAS-free status.
Does GIESSWEIN offer PFAS-free shoes?
Yes. Our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
Are all GIESSWEIN shoes PFAS-free?
Our footwear models are tested in accordance with the applicable REACH requirements and are additionally tested for PFAS-free status.
Are GIESSWEIN shoes free from “forever chemicals”?
If by “forever chemicals” you mean PFAS: our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
Does GIESSWEIN use PFAS?
Our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
Does GIESSWEIN use PFCs?
PFAS is now the broader term for this group of substances. Our products are PFAS-free in accordance with current EU standards.
Are GIESSWEIN shoes tested for harmful substances?
Yes. All our shoes are tested for possible harmful substances in accordance with the applicable REACH requirements and are additionally tested for PFAS-free status.
I want to avoid PFAS completely. Which GIESSWEIN shoes can I buy?
Our current GIESSWEIN footwear models are tested for PFAS-free status. You therefore do not need to search specifically for one individual PFAS-free model.
Do you have a question about a specific product?
We will be happy to check the available information for your chosen GIESSWEIN product.
Please send us:
- product name
- article number, if available
- colour
- your specific question about PFAS, PFC or the materials used
This allows us to review your request and provide you with the appropriate information.