Harmful chemicals are pervasively used in fashion production and the health effects are undeniable. What is toxic clothing?

New study reveals how flame retardants in pregnancy affect child obesity risk over 10 years. Pregnancy exposure to common ...

The "Profile of Tencate Protective Fabrics: Blazing a Trail in Flame Resistant Fabrics for Protective Clothing and Workwear" company profile from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ...

Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs)-;chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

“I was aware of flame retardants and that they were trying to phase them out of children’s clothing,” she told Health. “But I wasn’t aware they were bypassing restrictions and were ...

The clue was the plastic’s concerning levels of flame retardants. In some cases, the mix of chemicals matched the profile of those commonly found in computer and television housing, many of ...

Dressing up and trick-or-treating for candy are fun activities for Halloween. And to keep that fun going, health officials ...

Technology aids residents in taking precautions against fire-related accidents at Halloween. Local fire departments give their advice.

The agency said its final rule on the two highly toxic chemicals address implementation concerns from a range of industry sectors. EPA extended the phase-out deadlines for two highly toxic but ...

But there are other options for flammability protection, such as chemical treatments and naturally fire-resistant materials, including wool. Our picks below cater to various sleep needs and ...

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to the U.S. Forest Service. If you've ever wondered what's in the ...