Asbestos is a mineral mined from the earth and has since been mined as early as the “Ancient Greece” period. It tends to naturally form into fibers which can be woven into threads and mixed with other materials for versatility in application. Amazingly, not only was it mined during the Ancient Greece era but was also used as insulation for log homes in Finland around more or less 3,000 years ago.

Industrial Revolution and Asbestos

With the advent of the industrial revolution the mining...