Asbestos in Textiles
Key takeaways: Asbestos was frequently used in protective workwear (like aprons, gloves, ovenmitts, firefighters’ uniforms) because of its superb fireproofing and integrity-promoting qualities.A study published in 1970–well before strict asbestos regulations were put in place–found thatpeople that wore asbestos-based clothing were at a high risk for ingesting airborne fibers.Asbestos exposure is known to be associated […]
