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Experts Explore Risks of Nanotechnology in Clothes

By Andrew SchneiderNov 4th 2009 – 9:08AM

(Dec. 4) -- Tiny particles so small that at least a million of them can fit on a pinhead are keeping your bras, panties, socks and children's clothing smelling sweet. But are these silver nanoparticles safe? An Environmental Protection Agency science panel opened a four-day hearing Tuesday in Washington, examining the...

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