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PATCH response to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ found in bandage products Recent new articles have shed light on concerns of PFAS being used in first-aid products such as bandages. Mamavation used an EPA-certified laboratory to independently test for indications of PFAS in 40 bandages and found 26 to contain organic fluorine which is an indicator of forever chemicals known as PFAS. What is PFAS? PFAS chemicals were created to resist stains, heat, oil, water and grease and are used in products like non-stick cookware, textiles and food packaging. In the case of bandages it is believed they are used to make...

Is an Eco First Aid Kit even possible? We set out on a mission to find out. While it can be pretty easy to swap things like straws, coffee cups and plastic cutlery for sustainable alternatives, first aid is a much greater challenge. For many years our customers have built their own first aid kits using our PATCH bamboo strips, but other components were often much harder if not impossible to find as an eco-alternative. We knew we had to work hard to find better solutions. We have spent over a year refining our new Eco First Aid Kit to ensure that all the components inside were sustainable. We have found solutions for plastic free cotton buds, gauze...

Amazon Launchpad, a program by Amazon Australia that empowers small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) for growth, has awarded baresop, Goldilocks Suit, PATCH, UpFlow Brewing Co. and Milkdrop for their innovative ideas and unique product offerings. Chadd Ciccarelli, Head of Launchpad, Amazon Australia said, “Amazon Launchpad highlights innovative, cutting-edge products from start-ups, and entreprenuers from around Australia and the world, making it easy for them to on-board, market and launch new products to Amazon customers. “As the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants are all about celebrating innovation in small businesses, it’s been amazing to see so many strong businesses apply to take part in this year’s program. It is a...