Glass fiber takes the waste glass or quartz sand as the main raw materials. Through melting the raw materials into liquid at high temperature and then draw or spray it through small pores, it becomes into very thin fiber. Since waste glass and quartz sand are environmentally friendly materials, fiberglass is no harm to our environment and our health. It is a safe material without odor, color and harm.

Glass fiber itself is relatively safe for our health and environment, however, during the production or handling, it will generate dust or small pieces of fiber. If we contact glass fiber directly, especially for a long time, we will feel itch, sometimes redden in eyes. This is skin reaction. This phenomenon is usually temporary and it will disappear in a short time. If it lasts long, please seek medical advice. If we inhale the dust or small pieces of fiber and accumulate it into a relative larger level, it will affect our health.

It is important to avoid prolonged or repeated contact with glass fiber. When we handle glass fiber, it is recommended to wear appropriate personal protective equipments such as long sleeve clothing, safety glasses with side shields. Make sure to wear masks with filter to avoid inhaling the dust or small pieces of fibers into our mouth. Direct contact with glass fiber may cause discomfort or mild skin irritation. If we feel discomfort, don’t rub skin or eyes with hands. After handling glass fiber, please wash skin thoroughly and clean our working clothing.

In short, glass fiber is relatively safe for our health or environment, but appropriate precautions should be taken when handling and touching glass fiber so as to reduce the risk of irritation and discomfort. 

Glass fiber was invented in the 1940s. With the continuous research and development, its quality has been greatly improved and its usages are wider and wider day by day. It is a composite material that can be made into fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). FRP products are light weight and high strength. They can be made into airplane parts, automobile parts, FRP boats, wind leaves, sanitary ware, doors and so on. Glass fiber is an excellent high temperature material. Fiberglass cloth can be made into welding blanket, removable insulation jacket, fabric expansion joints, etc. Glass fiber has anti-corrosion and electrical insulation properties and can be widely used in petrochemical and electronical fields. Glass fiber has partly replaced metals in many fields.