Some substances are removed by washing, while others stick around and become difficult to get rid of. (Image: Pixabay)
Researchers have taken a critical look at how much we really know about our exposure to particles and chemicals transported by our clothing. His study concludes that further research is needed and opens up new areas of investigation. There is growing evidence that our clothing exposes us to particles and chemicals on a daily basis - and that this exposure could carry significant health risks. Scientists therefore need to better quantify this exposure so that we can develop strategies for mitigating those risks. At least that's according to Dusan Licina, from EPFL's Smart Living Lab in Fribourg, who has just published a critical review of research on this topic in Environmental Science and Technology. Our clothing acts as a protective barrier against physical and chemical hazards. However, it can also expose us to potentially toxic chemicals and biological particles by releasing millions of such substances every day, depending on how we use and treat the fabrics.
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