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  • Toxicology
  • Consumer Product Safety

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  • Phthalate esters (PAEs) are common plasticizers in consumer goods, including textiles.
  • Concerns exist regarding PAEs in clothing due to potential endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, and carcinogenicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review studies on phthalate content in clothing and textiles from 2014-2023.
  • To critically evaluate PAE types, legislative frameworks, analytical methods, exposure models, and health risks associated with textile phthalates.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of over 120 published articles.
  • Focus on recent research (last decade) concerning phthalates in clothing and textile products.
  • Critical evaluation of legislative actions, analytical techniques, and exposure assessment models.

Main Results:

  • PAEs are widely used in textiles, with growing evidence of potential health implications.
  • Analysis of legislative actions reveals varying international approaches to PAE regulation in consumer products.
  • Established analytical methods exist for PAE determination, though challenges remain.

Conclusions:

  • Monitoring phthalate levels in clothing is crucial for safeguarding consumer health.
  • Further research is needed to address limitations and challenges in determining textile phthalate content.
  • Regulatory oversight and advanced analytical techniques are essential for managing PAE risks in textiles.