Jan 17, 2025 · It is the fluoroelastomer makeup of watch bands, especially sports loop, sold by Apple that, by definition, contain PFAS. This characteristic is what makes the band so comfortable by …

Jan 28, 2025 · Starting off our list is Braxley Bands, a company that has an entire section on its website dedicated to offering Apple Watch bands that are PFAS-free. Made exclusively for Apple Watch,...

Jan 24, 2025 · Apple acknowledges that PFAS is present in some of its products, with fluoropolymers described as having the highest concentrations. However, it says that its bands are safe.

Jan 28, 2025 · In a study published recently in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & Technology Letters (and which we reported on last week), researchers at the University of Notre …

6 days ago · A class action lawsuit filed January 21, 2025, alleges Apple Watch Sport Band, Ocean Band, and Nike Sport Band contain toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that can be absorbed through …

Jan 24, 2025 · Apple has insisted its watch bands are safe to wear after concerns were raised about them containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as toxic "forever chemicals."

Jan 24, 2025 · Currently, there are no federal safety regulations for PFAS, except in drinking water. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court of Northern California, claims that three Apple...

In a statement to the Daily Mail, Apple backed its product, saying Apple Watch bands are made from fluoroelastomer, a synthetic rubber that doesn’t contain PFAS.

Jan 24, 2025 · However, in truth, they contain excessive levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), which are toxic to human health and the environment."

Jan 23, 2025 · Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit for allegedly selling Watch bands containing excessive levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as …