In the summer of 2000, the Maine city held its first Belfast Bearfest, with 40-some fiberglass bears, decorated by artists, ...

General Motors switched Corvette body materials from fiberglass to sheet molded compound (SMC) because SMC is cheaper and ...

Chevrolet moved beyond fiberglass for Corvette bodies by 1973. Modern Corvettes' bodies are sheet-molded using carbon ...

Chevrolet's Corvette launched way back in 1953, and has endured a story of constant improvement ever since then. Now in its eighth generation, a lot has changed for the Corvette. In addition to the ...

VOLO, Ill. (WLS) -- Could there be fiberglass in your mattress? In recent years, fiberglass has been added to many mattresses as a flame retardant, but what if it escapes? That's what happened to one ...

With a very smart design and an all-fiberglass construction, the Cafito Serie 3.5 is a lightweight but self-sufficient option even for 4-member families ...

The transition wasn’t overnight. GM began experimenting with press-molded panels in the late 1960s, gradually introducing SMC ...

Fiberglass is a material made of glass fibers woven into a texture that causes it to trap pockets of air. The resultant fabric has high thermal insulation properties and low density. Image Credit: Mid ...

Fiberglass, made of extremely fine glass fibers, is often used for insulation. If disturbed, the fibers can pierce your skin, causing pain and a rash. While uncomfortable. this isn’t serious. Keep ...

While opinions are split on the health risks of fiberglass, an affordable flame retardant used in mattresses, many brands like Nectar have stopped using the material entirely. I’m no medical expert, ...

Some manufacturers started using fiberglass as a mattress flame retardant after other chemicals were found to be hazardous. But experts warn of these fiberglass risks. Mattresses can be made of many ...

Fiberglass is a common man-made material found in many household and office products. During renovation or construction, you may be exposed to fiberglass dust. This dust contains glass fibers that can ...