Textile manufacturers have responded to the COVID-19 crisis in unprecedented ways, rapidly retooling production lines to manufacture materials and products for PPE. Many of these companies face challenges from understanding performance requirements and new materials, to navigating a challenging maze of testing requirements and use guidelines.
To help our industry address these challenges, NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles has partnered with ATA, with sponsorship from IPC, SEAMS and SPESA, to create a series of webinars on PPE production and design.
Upcoming Webinars in the Series
Intro to PPE Production Featuring Q&A with NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles May 12, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
In the first webinar, we’ll introduce some basic principles of PPE production and have a panel of experts in PPE testing and design, nonwoven and filtration materials, and medical textiles from NC State on hand to answer your critical questions.
Nonwovens Technology in the Production of PPE May 19, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
Principles of Air Filtration Materials and Design May 26, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
Classifications and Testing Requirements for PPE in Medical Environments and Personal Use June 2, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
Key Principles for Effective Protection with Masks and Respirators June 9, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
Surgical Gowns, Level 2-4: Materials, Design, Assembly, Testing, Evaluation, Standards June 16, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
PPE Surface Chemistry and Surface Interactions June 23, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
Ask a Virologist – Coronavirus: What We Know, What We Don’t June 30, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
The Final Stage – Constructing and Manufacturing PPE July 14, 2020 | Noon–1 pm CST Free for Members and Non-Members
