Mitigate PFAS Risks, Embark on a Fluorine-Free New Era: 2026 Suzhou Outdoor Apparel Industry PFAS Management Exchange Meeting Held Successfully

United Testing Services (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. | May 28, 2026

On May 27, 2026, the 2026 Suzhou Outdoor Apparel Industry PFAS Management Exchange Meeting took place in Shengze, Wujiang District. Co-organized by United Testing Services (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. and the Suzhou Outdoor Apparel Industry Federation, the event was guided by local government authorities and strongly supported by universities, industry consortia, and leading enterprises.

With the theme "Mitigate PFAS Risks, Embark on a Fluorine-Free New Era", the conference gathered over 200 industry representatives, covering the entire outdoor apparel value chain, testing bodies, and regulatory departments. Discussions focused on PFAS regulations, fluorine-free manufacturing, and advanced analytical technologies, providing clear direction for the sector's green transformation and compliance development.

Opening Remarks: Align Consensus, Build Green Defenses

Lyu Yang, Deputy Director of Wujiang District Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, outlined the strengths of the local outdoor apparel industry and emphasized pathways for compliant and sustainable growth.

Lu Yao, Section Chief of Wujiang District Market Supervision Bureau, highlighted the need for cross-chain collaboration to establish a comprehensive green compliance system from raw material substitution through process control and verification.

Fluorine-Free Production: From R&D to Industrial Implementation

Zhang Yanwen, General Manager of Suzhou TOT Textile Technology Group, delivered a presentation titled "R&D and Application of Key Technologies for High-Performance Fluorine-Free Fabrics".

Drawing on extensive experience in functional textiles, she detailed fluorine-free finishing processes, parameter optimization, and quality assurance. Practical solutions to common transformation challenges were shared, offering enterprises a clear roadmap for upgrading.

Precision Testing: Tackle Trace PFAS Analysis

Li Xinwei, Marketing Manager at Waters (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., addressed "Advanced PFAS Testing Technologies for Textiles".

She explained the principles of LC-MS/MS and demonstrated how high-sensitivity, selective testing can meet stringent regulatory requirements and overcome interference issues in trace analysis. Accurate testing was emphasized as the foundation of compliance.

Policy Update: Understand Global PFAS Rules & Risks

Wang Jianping, Senior Consultant at United Testing Services Group, presented "PFAS: Regulation, Risk and Compliance".

A leading expert in product safety and trade compliance, he summarized global PFAS controls, analyzed hazards and typical applications, and provided step-by-step guidance covering raw material screening, production controls, and final testing.

Interactive Session: Solve Practical Challenges

Attendees actively discussed fluorine-free material selection, standard implementation, and cost management. Experts provided on-site answers, promoting open dialogue and cross-industry learning.

Looking Ahead: Drive Green Upgrading

The conference reinforced UTS Jiangsu's commitment to supporting the textile and apparel sector in meeting "Dual Carbon" objectives. By connecting government, industry, academia, and research, the company facilitates the exchange of PFAS policy knowledge, compliance practices, and testing innovations.

Going forward, UTS Jiangsu will continue to monitor global environmental regulations, leverage technical and laboratory capabilities, and deliver reliable testing, compliance consulting, and tailored solutions. The goal is to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of Suzhou's outdoor apparel industry and help the regional textile sector remain a leader in sustainable development.