Official and unofficial. And yet, I keep coming back to one specific kind of band with every smartwatch I've owned. I'm talking, of course, about nylon hook and loop bands (commonly known by the ...

Scientists have tested the level of PFAS in some consumer smartwatch bands They found elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in some models These chemicals are potentially toxic and have been ...

Smartwatch bands from some major brands contain high concentrations of toxic "forever chemicals," which could increase cancer risks. These bands, made from fluoroelastomers, were found to contain ...

The study, which was just published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that some smartwatch and fitness tracker bands may expose the ...

Smartwatches have transcended their tech gadget origins, emerging as a fusion of style, substance, and innovation. In 2025, ...

including smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands. The bands contain fluoroelastomers, synthetic rubbers made from chains of PFAS, to create a material that avoids discoloration and repels dirt.

examined 22 smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands, analysing their fluorine content as an indicator of PFAS presence. Researchers found all 13 wristbands advertised as being made from ...

Because of the latter properties, manufacturers include these chemicals in many consumer products, such as stain-resistant bedding, menstrual products and fitness wear, including smartwatch and ...

including smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands. The bands contain fluoroelastomers, synthetic rubbers made from chains of PFAS, to create a material that avoids discoloration and repels dirt.