Do you have a method for flocking onto fabrics please? I want to be able to print the adhesive and flock onto that - NOT cut flocking from a sheet of vinyl. I used to be able to buy sheets of flocking which could be dyed then ironed on to printed glue but I cannot find them any more - argh!!!
Doing flocking without any protective gear like mask, gloves etc is like jumping out off a plane without a parachute. This video is a perfect guide on how to ruin your lungs with flocking microparticles. Unprofessionell, untrustworthy and a absolut no go.
Thank you for your comment. In a production environment where flocking is carried out around the clock, we generally recommend suitable protective equipment. We only show the process in a very simplified way in our video. Flock fibers produced using the guillotine process are too big to get into the alveoli. Therefore, breathing protection is not necessarily required. Gloves are even more dangerous when flocking, as the flocker is then no longer earthed and can become charged with the high voltage. The glove acts as an insulator here. Our handles are conductive, as prescribed by the standard. The situation is different when applying adhesive, where it is advisable to wear protective goggles and gloves.
When a person inhales air through the nose, the air undergoes a process of cleansing, moisturizing, and temperature adjustment before reaching the lungs. Here's what typically happens to the air when it's inhaled through the nose: Filtration: The nose contains small hairs known as nasal hairs, as well as mucous membranes and mucus. These structures serve to filter out larger particles such as dust, pollen, and dirt from the air before it enters the airways. But are you 100% sure that the flock dust is always that large? Is there a certificate out of a lab for this? I know people who have died of lung cancer due to dust, so I personally play it safe and always use a mask. And I can assure you that using a protective mask doesn't hurt ;-)
@@sniffytube wearing a mask is always better. I am a board member in the Flock Association of Europe and this was discussed years ago. There are also several scientific studies. Important is the production of the flock. There are studies from the 80s or 90s, where workers had problems with their lungs. The reason was that they worked with "bad produced" fibres. They were not cut accurate. So little parts of the fibres broke and got into the lungs. In addition, suction is normally used, which we can't do when filming, otherwise you wouldn't understand anything. But an important point is not to wear gloves at flocking to avoid electric shocks! Our little MINI Flocker works with 70.000 Volts. but with low current!
So your advise is NOT to wear gloves??? This is the safety advise for flocking that I'm aware of: iI is highly recommended to use gloves when working with high voltage, especially when doing flocking, which involves applying small fibers or particles to a surface using an electrostatic charge. Gloves provide insulation and protection against electric shocks, reducing the risk of injury. When working with high voltage, there's always a potential risk of electric shock, which can be dangerous or even fatal. Insulating gloves made specifically for electrical work can help protect you from accidental contact with energized components. Additionally, it's important to follow proper safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever working with high voltage or any potentially hazardous materials or equipment. This includes wearing safety goggles, insulated footwear, and other protective gear as necessary to minimize risks and ensure your safety.
