Nanofabrics could cut firefighters’ skin‑cancer risk

To help wildland firefighters reduce long-term health risks, researchers at the Textile and Apparel Science Laboratory in the Department of Design and Merchandising at Oklahoma State University, USA, are working on new ways to create better protective clothing, starting with the smallest of fibres in the fabric.

For the full story, see the July 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.

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Photo: Sumit Mandal/Oklahoma State University


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