A baghouse (BH), aka fabric filter, is a particular air pollution control device, used in similar applications as electrostatic precipitators. In the 1970s, introduction of fabrics capable of withstanding high temperatures (> 350 degrees Fahrenheit) made baghouses practical for use in electrical generation and industrial processes. Baghouses are highly efficient particulate collection devices, regardless of the incoming dust loading or particle size. Baghouses also offer adaptability as dry collection devices using absorbents for removing gases and heavy metals.