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PFAS in smartwatch bands

The presence and potential transfer of PFAS from smartwatch bands to human skin, including studies by the University of Notre Dame and others.

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Jan 11, 2026

What independent studies exist measuring PFAS transfer from smartwatch bands to human skin?

Independent research directly measuring PFAS transfer from smartwatch bands to living human skin is extremely limited: the University of Notre Dame team measured high, extractable PFAS in bands but di...