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Concerns are rising over the safety of smartwatch bands after a new study identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in these popular accessories. What Happened: A recent study published in the ...

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

University of Notre Dame researchers revealed today that expensive smartwatch bands contain dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals that could be absorbed through skin contact, potentially exposing ...

While the scientists behind the study weren’t originally looking for PFHxA, the forever chemical “was the most frequently detected compound” within the 22 watch bands analyzed across numerous brands ...

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Pela’s newest addition to its sustainable tech accessory family is the Apple Watch Bands for $39. Made from its custom Flaxstic material, the band is 100% compostable, so when you’re done with it, the ...