Is insulation material a health hazard (for DIY bass traps)?

bass traps and low frequency control

I’m sure you’ve wondered this at some point or other:

Is it really OK for your health to have all that mineral or glass wool around you in your studio?

Surely that stuff can’t be good for you, right?

I mean, those tiny little fibers must go everywhere.

What actually happens in your body when you inhale them…?

And there are plenty of people online saying how bad insulation material is for you.

But is it actually… true? What does science say?

Let’s dig in.

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