Brushes minimize static charge generation and dissipate ESD charges to ground when held by grounded personnel. Dissipative polypropylene black handles are able to remove charges to ground. Resistance of conductive fibers: 10E3 - 10E4 ohms, Resistance of dissipative handle: 10E5 - 10E8 ohms. Firm bristles are mainly for electronics, especially circuit boards. Bristles are a mix of conductive synthetic yarn and horse hair.