PRATO – Researchers in Italy have called for a longer time scale for the introduction of rules restricting the allowed levels of PFAS chemicals in recycled textiles.
During an extensive research project, the team from the Prato-based TIL Test and Innovation Lab in conjunction with Confindustria Toscana Nord, examined 93 samples of recycled wool, cashmere, cotton, and synthetic fibres and yarns with 49 samples consisting of virgin fibres also scrutinised.
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