Rubber is a versatile, elastic substance that comes from plants and from synthetic production. It is used in all aspects of daily life, from pencil erasers to tires to doctors' gloves. Rubber products permeate our world. They are used extensively in automobiles, from tires to gaskets. They are used in industrial machinery and household appliances. Rubber is used in production of some articles of clothing and footwear. There are two major types of rubber: natural rubber and synthetic rubber. However, there are a variety of subordinate rubber materials, usually denoted by degrees of hardness, which can be produced from either type. Natural rubber was first discovered in the Amazon and for a time, Brazil experienced a boom from rubber production. Seeds from the rubber tree were eventually smuggled to Britain and exported to British colonies in Asia. Since the late 20th century, the majority of natural rubber has been produced in Asia, where there are vast rubber plantations. Synthetic rubber is produced across the globe.

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Household
Rubber is used everywhere in the home. Rubber bands hold newspapers together for delivery on the front porch, and bundle broccoli in the refrigerator. A rubber hose delivers water to the garden, and rubber gloves protect the hands during cleanup chores. A rubber spatula allows a cook to fry eggs without scratching a non-stick frying pan. After a hard day of work, foam rubber makes pillows and sofa cushions soft and comfortable.

Agriculture
Modern farm life depends on rubber in a variety of ways. For example, rubber hoses deliver water to crops, and rubber tractor tires roll through the fields during harvest.

Transportation
Rubber helps us get around. Tires for cars, bikes, wheelchairs and airplanes are made from rubber, as are the soles of shoes. Rubber tips go on the ends of crutches and canes, and rubber is used to make handrails for escalators.