Asbestos in Textiles
Key Takeaways Asbestos was widely used in protective workwear — including aprons, gloves, oven mitts, overalls, and firefighters’ uniforms — because of its fireproofing and heat-resistant properties. A 1970 study found that workers wearing asbestos-reinforced overalls were inhaling dangerous fibers well above acceptable exposure levels — simply from the movement of wearing the clothing. Dust […]
