It had many uses mainly in construction and electrical work. To apply it or remove it as insulation, the asbestos cloth needed to be cut, thus releasing microscopic fibers of asbestos into the air. Protective gear was also made using asbestos cloth.
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1907 - 1987 (80 years)
Asbestos cloth was spun in a similar way to cotton. Sometimes, the cloth was made with as much as 100% asbestos. Cotton or even rayon fibers were added in other types of asbestos cloth. This product was highly regarded for its flame-resistant properties.
Worn asbestos cloth was extremely dangerous for the people handling it, as asbestos particles were released with every minor disturbance. Once the wrapping material got damaged, the asbestos fibers turned friable as a result. You could have been exposed if:
As a possible victim of asbestos exposure through the use of asbestos cloth in your line of work, you have the right to ask for compensations and we can help you get through the process of filing claims with the asbestos trust funds of the companies that risked your well-being.