AUSTIN, Oct. 6 -- The Texas Attorney General issued the following press release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into major children's clothing brands, including Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, over the potential presence of toxic chemicals in clothing materials used in children's undergarments.
With the rise of fast fashion, clothing retailers have increasingly turned to cheaper, synthetic materials to keep up with competitive prices and consumer demand. Popular synthetic materials such as polyester, rayon, and spandex can involve plastic-derived materials or chemical-intensive manufacturing processes. These materials may be treated with extreme heat and various chemicals during the process of being made into fabric. S...