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Kamber offers machine conversions

Kamber Narrow Fabric Machinery LLC is helping clients quickly transition to provide desperately needed medical equipment and other products in short supply. “We can convert your machines to new specifications in less than two weeks, which means you could be providing crucial supplies to your fellow Americans very quickly indeed,” says Contact David Giltz, Kamber [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:48:46-05:00March 25, 2020|

Decontamination wipe could help coronavirus cleanup

A decontamination wipe invented by a Texas Tech University researcher to clean up toxic agents also could clean surfaces contaminated with the coronavirus. FiberTect™ is a three-layer, nonwoven wipe that features an activated carbon core, sandwiched between absorbent top and bottom layers. “It is widely used as the primary dry decontamination method in hospitals and [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:45:30-05:00March 25, 2020|

Israeli startup produces anti-pathogen fabric

An Israeli start-up company that developed an anti-pathogen fabric that could be used in masks to stop the spread of coronavirus is donating its first product – some 120,000 masks – to Israeli hospitals, medical professionals and coronavirus patients, the Jerusalem Post reports. “Sonovia Ltd. is determined to use its novel technology for the good of the [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:43:16-05:00March 25, 2020|

Shima Seiki releases knitting data for WHOLEGARMENT® mask

In light of the recent worldwide shortage of surgical masks due to the spread of COVID­-19, flat-knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki has released knitting data for producing a 3D knitted version of the masks on its WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines. Photo: Shima Seiki. According to a report in Knitting Industry, the released data is aimed at [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:40:26-05:00March 25, 2020|

HeiQ Viroblock technology can combat coronavirus

HeiQ has recently launched HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03, an antiviral and antimicrobial textile treatment that has tested effective against coronavirus, a news release from the company says. According to HeiQ, the treatment in HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is proven effective against human coronavirus (229E) in face mask testing, enhancing the antiviral log reduction from 2.90 of untreated [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:37:06-05:00March 25, 2020|

SEAMS announces collaborative efforts for PPE products

SEAMS, the association for the U.S. sewn products Industry, has announced a community program for manufacturers to respond to COVID-19. SEAMS and its members have pulled together to help members and the entire industry to address shortages of medical products and loss of capacity to keep the supply chain strong.   “The U.S. based supply chain [...]

By |2020-03-25T13:27:02-05:00March 25, 2020|

Industry Coalition Update on Government Procurement of Medical Goods

Dear ATA Members:As you are aware ATA, NCTO, INDA, and SEAMS conducted a member survey to develop a listing of suppliers of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the government in light of the current COVID-19 crisis. The response to our joint survey has been overwhelming, including the fact that information has flooded in from [...]

By |2020-03-25T10:16:40-05:00March 25, 2020|

Take part in medical textile sourcing center

This past weekend, Americas Apparel Producers' Network (AAPN) opened an online SOURCING CENTER connecting our supplier and producer members to make masks, gowns and other urgently required medical garments and sewn products. AAPN started this center with a captive audience of 1,609 executives. The center was announced at 8:30 AM this past Sunday, 3/22 and [...]

By |2020-03-24T14:59:53-05:00March 24, 2020|

Update Regarding Industry Survey of PPE and Other Critical Supply Production

Dear Industry Coalition Members: As you are aware, ATA, NCTO and INDA conducted a member survey to develop a listing of suppliers of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the government in light of the current COVID-19 crisis. The response to our joint survey has been overwhelming, including the fact that information has flooded in from [...]

By |2020-03-24T13:16:07-05:00March 24, 2020|

MRA offers free HR-related toolkit for employers

MRA, a larger employer association, is offering an online toolkit to help employers with best practices to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and other common illnesses. Resources include sample policies, guidance on communicating and layoff/closing information. More information is available here: https://www.mranet.org/resource/contagious-diseases-and-pandemic-toolkit

By |2020-03-24T08:44:46-05:00March 24, 2020|
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