TUSTIN, Calif. — July 21, 2026 — As outdoor brands look to reduce reliance on solvent-based and PFAS-dependent textile technologies, PolyCore is highlighting Eco-Shield, a waterborne polyurethane (PU) face coating for technical fabrics. Applied to the face of a fabric, Eco-Shield serves as a product’s first line of defense against the elements, providing durable protection against rain, abrasion, and everyday wear.
Available now, Eco-Shield can be integrated into existing manufacturing supply chains, giving brands across the backpack, luggage, apparel, and outdoor gear industries a practical way to increase product durability while reducing the environmental impact of traditional coating technologies.
Eco-Shield achieves 10,000 mm of hydrostatic resistance, delivers up to four times the tear strength of TPU, and can be customized to achieve a range of hand feels and finishes, all without adding significant weight or bulk.
“Outdoor products should last for years, not seasons,” said Arthur Chen, founder of PolyCore. “Our goal was to develop a face coating that gives brands the durability they expect while moving away from outdated toxic solvent chemistry.”
Unlike conventional solvent-based coatings, Eco-Shield’s waterborne formulation reduces VOC emissions by 98% during coating and contains no intentionally added PFAS. The technology is formulated to support compliance with EU REACH requirements and follows the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), helping brands meet evolving chemical standards.
For PolyCore, durability is a key part of sustainability. Products that resist wear, abrasion, and water damage stay in use longer, reducing replacement cycles and extending the life of finished gear.
Eco-Shield is available today for integration into existing supply chains. PolyCore works directly with mills, manufacturers, and outdoor brands to incorporate the technology into current production with minimal disruption.
Brands interested in evaluating Eco-Shield can learn more at polycoresolutions.com or contact the PolyCore team at contact@polycoresolutions.com.
About PolyCore Solutions
PolyCore Solutions develops next-generation high-performance waterborne polymer coatings for the outdoor, travel, and technical gear industries. Its Eco-Coating, Eco-Shield, and ReCirX² systems replace harmful solvent-based and PFAS-reliant coating technologies with waterborne alternatives that match or exceed conventional performance benchmarks. PolyCore implements coatings directly into manufacturing facilities worldwide, with headquarters in Tustin, California, and Taipei, Taiwan.