was kent a cigarette maker Cigarettes & Asbestos: Risks, Lawsuits & Compensation In 1952, Kent released “Micronite”
In 1952, Kent released Micronite cigarettes with filters made of blue asbestos. Marketed as kind on the lungs and a taste improvement, the so called safety feature backfired, causing twice as much cancer Targeting Doctors In no way am I promoting smoking, but there is something rather charming about this series of ads that fashion designer Stan Herman did for Kent Menthol cigarettes, featuring his ready to wear designs In the early 1950s, as scientific studies began linking smoking to lung cancer, cigarette companies faced growing public concern. To reassure customers, the makers of Kent cigarettes introduced the Micronite Filter in Vintage Kent cigarette ad and asbestos controversy Asbestos Cigarette Filters Brands, Uses & Exposure
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