University of Memphis pilot findings suggest fabric type may affect microplastic levels in the personal breathing zone, with polyester T-shirts raising exposure by up to 42 per cent over cotton.
The study involved 10 participants wearing cotton and polyester-containing T-shirts, plus 12-hour bedroom baseline air measurements.
PET was found among 99 per cent of detected airborne microplastics.University of Memphis pilot findings suggest fabric type may affect microplastic levels in the personal breathing zone, with polyester T-shirts raising exposure by up to 42 per cent over cotton.
The study involved 10 participants wearing cotton and polyester-containing T-shirts, plus 12-hour bedroom baseline air measurements.
PET was found among 99 per cent of detected airborne microplastics.
US study finds polyester T-shirts raise microplastic exposure by 42%
