Table 5.
Evolution of the concentration of formaldehyde in clothes.
| Country | Year | Number and Type of Clothes | Detection Rate | Formaldehyde Content | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2022 | 124 samples | 19% | ND–56 mg/kg | This study |
| South Africa | 2019 | 34 socks samples | 0% | 100% ND | [54] |
| Colombia | 2018 | 62 samples | 74% | ND–87 mg/kg | [53] |
| Europe | 2017 | 4 curtains, 4 pants, 14 T-shirts and 2 shirts | 71% | ND–76 mg/kg | [23] |
| European Union |
2007 | 221 samples (48 water extraction) | 48% | ND in 52%; 30–166 mg/kg in 48% | [55] |
| Denmark | 2003 | 10 textiles | 30% | ND in 70%; 35–82 mg/kg in 30% | [56] |
| USA | 1998 | 16 fabrics | 50% | ND in 50%; <200 p.p.m in 50% | [57] |
ND: not detected.