Paxton, in his lawsuit, alleged that DuPont’s Teflon and 3M’s Scotchgard were among products that the companies ... used in a range of consumer products including nonstick pans and waterproof clothing ...

You can also waterproof a pair of shoes with a fabric upper, whether that’s a pair of wool sneakers or satin mules; I’ve ruined enough silk thrift-store shoes to recommend doing so.

Maplewood, MN, June 20--Scotchgard is back. The familiar plaid aerosol can never really disappeared from the shelves. But Scotchgard's journey back to the market has been rocky, and the stain ...