Wellness Study Finds Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Many Smartwatch Bands Ani Freedman Published: September 28, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email credit: Luke Chesser on Unsplash After testing 22 watch bands, including some from popular brands, researchers found alarmingly high levels of toxic PFAS, which have known links to cancer, hormonal… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags:ATN Pro Study Wearables