Has anyone experienced poor performance with 'Green' (PVC free, low / VOC free, etc.) backpacking products?
In this case I'm referring to a pair of rain pants with PVC free seam tape that I just sent back to be repaired for the third time as the tape splits and delaminates almost immediately. I'm not planning on using them again.
A couple years ago, I remember Chaco (?) having problems with delaminating soles after switching to a 'green' adhesive.
As the switch to less environmentally damaging chemicals and materials escalates, would you expect issues of this nature to increase?
I'm absolutely for using products which are better for our environment, but if it means having to send them back to a manufacturer repeatedly for repair or if it results in a markedly reduced lifespan, I wonder if this negates the original intent of the product.
Thoughts?
