Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing

George Mihalcea

Some children’s fast-fashion clothes may contain dangerous levels of lead, especially in brightly colored fabrics. Credit: Shutterstock Fast fashion offers an affordable way to keep up with kids who quickly outgrow their clothes. But new early research suggests that some of these garments may contain a dangerous substance: lead. After analyzing shirts from several retailers, undergraduate researchers found that every item tested exceeded U.S. federal safety limits for lead. Their findings also

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Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing https://www.sciencedaily.com - 02.04.2026 04:19