A study presented at the American Chemical Society's spring meeting revealed alarming findings regarding children's colourful clothing. Researchers tested various shirts and found that all samples contained lead levels exceeding the 100 parts per million (ppm) safety limit set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Brightly coloured garments, especially those in red and yellow, showed higher concentrations of lead due to the use of lead(II) acetate in dyeing processes. This poses significant health risks for young children, who are more likely to put clothes in their mouths. Project lead Kamila Deavers, motivated by her daughter's elevated lead levels linked to toy coatings, emphasized the lack of awareness among parents regarding this issue. The study advocates for stricter regulations in textile manufacturing and encourages parents to seek safety certifications like OEKO-TEX or choose natural fabrics to mitigate exposure risks.