🪶 Felt Products Mesothelioma Cases

From the 1930s through the late 1980s, asbestos was commonly used in industrial felt products for its heat resistance, durability, and fireproofing qualities. Asbestos fibers were woven into felts used in paper mills, textile plants, steel mills, shipyards, and power plants. These felts lined dryers, presses, boilers, and conveyor systems, and they insulated machinery operating at high temperatures. Workers were heavily exposed to airborne asbestos fibers while cutting, installing, or replacing these felt materials — especially during routine maintenance and repairs. Many later developed mesothelioma decades after exposure.

👥 Who Qualifies

Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma after working with or around asbestos-containing felt — including paper mill workers, machinists, maintenance crews, textile workers, and power plant operators — may qualify for compensation. Family members exposed secondhand from contaminated clothing may also be eligible.

📊 Statistics

• Thousands of mesothelioma cases have been traced to asbestos exposure from industrial felt products.

• Workers in paper production and textile processing represent a significant share of asbestos-related disease cases.

• Settlements for felt-related mesothelioma cases often exceed six figures, with compensation available through asbestos trust funds and lawsuits.

🪶 Felt Products Asbestos Lung Cancer Cases

Asbestos-laced felt was widely used as insulation and lining in high-heat industrial machinery. Cutting, sanding, or replacing these products released microscopic asbestos fibers into the air, where they were easily inhaled. Workers in paper mills, textile factories, and power generation plants often faced chronic exposure, significantly increasing their risk of asbestos-related lung cancer decades later.

👥 Who Qualifies

Individuals diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer who worked with or near asbestos felt — including paper machine operators, maintenance technicians, textile workers, and millwrights — may qualify for compensation. Family members exposed through asbestos dust brought home on work clothes may also be eligible.

📊 Statistics

• Thousands of asbestos lung cancer lawsuits have been filed by workers exposed to asbestos-containing felt.

• Many claims result in six-figure settlements or asbestos trust fund compensation covering treatment and lost wages.

📜 History of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer From Felt Products

• 1930s–1970s: Asbestos was a standard additive in industrial felt used in paper machines, boilers, and insulation systems.

• 1980s: Regulations limited asbestos use, but older felt-lined equipment continued to endanger workers.

• Today: Many diagnosed individuals include paper mill workers, textile laborers, machinists, and plant maintenance crews exposed decades earlier during production and repair work.