Why was sandblasting banned in Bangladesh?

Md Mahedi Hasan

Sandblasting is mechanicals dry wash process in apparel washing industry. Where sand particle is used to fade out the color of garments.

sandblasting
Image of sand blasting

High pressure and speed creates the fade effect. But it has some drawback as well.

The reason why sandblasting is banned in Bangladesh are as:

i) Mechanic sandblasting exposes workers to silica dust particle. The silicon dust creates respiratory diseases, silicosis

ii) Because of high risk for silicosis in the sandblasters and difficulty in controlling exposure

iii) Pollute water with toxic metals. 

iv) Operator has to withstand high Speed and pressure. Without proper support system, sand blasting gun has thrust to injured an operator.

What is the Alternate of sand blasting?

Alternate of sand blasting
Alternate system of sand blasting
  1. Ozone Treatment
  2. Laser Fading
  3. Enzyme Washing, etc.

About the Author

Md Mahedi Hasan

This is Mahedi Hasan, a Textile Engineer, as well as a Top Rated content writer at Upwork, Level 02 Seller at Fiverr, Level 02 Publisher at Ezoic. A passionate textile ad fashion content writer, fashion SEO expert, and fashion web designer. Having a B.Sc. in Textile Engineering from Textile Engineering College, Noakhali (TECN). Department is Apparel Engineering. Highly Experienced fashion writer for the last 3+ yrs. Established Textile Details Website website to enhance professional Fashion Blogging skills. Extensive 7 years of experience on wholesale clothing business.

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