How to sell and market during a pandemic
November 9th, 2020
By Madeleine MacRae Determining the best way to sell and, even more so, how to effectively and appropriately market your products and services at a time of such widespread uncertainty and deep market disruption can be a daunting task. As a leader during this unprecedented time, you have a lot on your plate. You have […]
PPE Production Stories from Members of IFAI
November 3rd, 2020
IFAI applauds all of its members who have adapted and pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, we asked IFAI members to share their experiences with the abrupt and crucial adjustment to PPE production. The below members shared their stories on how they rose to the occasion to meet demands. The industry continues to evolve […]
Moss announces increased mask production capabilities in U.S.
September 10th, 2020
With high-speed production lines in Franklin Park, Illinois, Moss has announced the industrial production of surgical masks developed to meet ASTM F2100 performance standards, making it a new and rare American company to be doing so. According to a recent Moss press release, the company has around-the-clock high-speed, automated production lines and will soon be […]
Inova Textiles uses Coats Digital’s FastReactPlan to improve capacity
September 9th, 2020
As Mexico grapples with effects of COVID-19, and businesses adopt different strategies for mitigating the impact of the virus, Inova Textiles has announced that the company has put digital transformation at the heart of a strategy to respond to changing customer demands. According to a recent press release, Inova has prioritized the digitization of best practice planning and control processes with FastreactPlan, which is proven to deliver rapid and significant improvements […]
AATCC’s PPE Digital Series to continue
September 8th, 2020
Industry professionals are invited to join AATCC and Duke University researcher, Dr. David Grass, Ph.D., September 24 at 11 AM (EDT) for a live presentation and Q&A to learn more about a recent study exploring a variety of facemask styles and their efficacy in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and similarly transmitted viruses. Mandates for […]
Raven offers BioFlex PE film for disposable isolation gowns
August 13th, 2020
Raven Engineered Films is manufacturing a new Berry Amendment compliant plastic film to help meet the high demands for personal protection equipment (PPE). Raven BioFlex™ I270C is a high-strength polyethylene film used in the manufacturing of nonsurgical disposable medical isolation gowns. BioFlex™ film is manufactured with premium quality colorless polyethylene for the production of high-demand […]
Duvaltex ramps up production of medical textiles
August 10th, 2020
Duvaltex, a North American producer of medical and technical textiles, has announced plans to ramp up production to offer its full range of Level 1 and Level 2 gowns and antimicrobial scrub textiles to front-line healthcare workers and patients in the U.S. Made from durable, breathable and soft touch engineered fabrics, Duvaltex’s textiles meet the […]
AATCC announces approval of face covering guidance
August 7th, 2020
AATCC M14-2020, Guidance and Considerations for General Purpose Textile Face Coverings: Adult, recently became a standard AATCC monograph, according to an August 7th announcement from AATCC. A draft version has been circulating since June. AATCC M14 provides face covering manufacturers with practical guidance for creating and labeling general use products. A newly formed committee enables all […]
Moss announces high-speed production of medical masks in Germany
August 6th, 2020
Moss, Franklin Park, Ill., has announced that its high-speed production lines in Lennestadt, Germany, are now making medical MNS masks certified to meet EN 14683 Type II R standards. With its round-the-clock operation, Moss has six automated production lines in Lennestadt able to produce millions of masks per week. Moss is a registered medical supply […]
Precision Textiles sells 10 million yards of medical fabric
August 3rd, 2020
Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries, has sold more than 10 million yards of its newly launched Medical Gown Series fabric line, enough material to produce 5 million hospital gowns. The milestone supports the growing demand for domestically produced medical gowns for healthcare […]