Indoor Air Quality And Textiles: An Emerging Issue
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introduction Press reports recently have highlighted the emerging issue of textile impact on indoor air quality (IAQ). In light of this, published statements have ranked air quality, and indoor air quality in particular. among the top four health risks currently facing the general public.’ Consumers and manufacturers alike have become sensitized to the role of textiles in IAQ. CPSC, NIOSH and other agencies have studied IAQ issues and identified indoor air pollutants which pose health risks, notably radon, asbestos, and second hand cigarette smoke. Indoor air has been shown to be more polluted in most cases than outdoor air, especially in “tight’: buildings designed to conserve energy. By Brent Smith, Vikki Bristow, School of Textiles, N.C.S.U. Raleigh, NC
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