Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1917 — New Glass Industry. [ARTICLE]

New Glass Industry.

The commercial spinning of glass has been lately reported as a new Venice industry. The straight fibers, m hanks, are supplied as glass cotton; the curled fibers are known as glass wool; and white felt pads one quarter to one-half inch thick are made by compressing either. The spun glass is chiefly used in electrical Insulation. The gUss wool Is suggested for wigs and various 'other purposes; and,, the pads may serve as filters,