Protective Textiles

8th Feb 2022

PPE manufacturer, Globus group and UK’s Heriot-Watt University are set to develop a bespoke PPE recycling process and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2027. Globus will ensure all its European-made products launched after 2024 are net-zero and develop and implement a robust product life cycle management process with more than half of its customers.

7th Feb 2022

Hohenstein has extended its accreditations as a testing laboratory and certification body to include FFP respiratory protection masks in accordance with DIN EN 149. The company now covers all types of textile masks (medical, FFP and community masks) with functional and safety tests. Hohenstein is a German partner for independent testing and...

31st Jan 2022

In response to COVID-19, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided free access to centrally procure personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS trusts, adult social care providers, as well as primary care and some other healthcare providers. DHSC has committed to providing this central, free provision of COVID-19 PPE until March 31,...

25th Jan 2022

Shawmut has launched a small-size NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator to help protect people with smaller faces. The US-made smaller Protex N95 Particulate Respirator Model SR9520S will be sold starting next week alongside its medium/large Model SR9520 on Shawmut’s website and other popular sites for personal protective equipment.

24th Jan 2022

Vegeto has announced the launch of a high-performance milkweed insulation material. The new innovative product represents a preferred, eco-friendly solution for the outdoor clothing and equipment market, notably jackets, handwear and sleeping bags. Vegeto is a Canadian leader in the sustainable production and processing of plant textile fibres.

21st Jan 2022

French MedTech, Airxom, unveiled an active mask providing protection from the effects of air pollution, viruses and bacteria, at the recently held CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The process is possible by technological innovations incorporated into the mask, the result of 100 percent French-based R&D know-how. It is the first active protective respiratory...

19th Jan 2022

Topspin Consumer Partners, an operationally driven private equity firm focused on the consumer sector, has announced that it has made a growth investment in Mission, a pioneer in cooling solutions used in sports, outdoor and jobsite applications. Topspin is partnering in the deal with the founders of Mission, DCF Capital and Allstar Innovations.

13th Jan 2022

Bunzl plc, UK-based specialist international distribution and services Group, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tingley Rubber Corporation, an American distributor of own brand PPE based in New Jersey, US in late December. The business is focused on protective footwear and apparel and has a strong product portfolio.

10th Jan 2022

Mechanix Wear has named LineDrive as its national sales agency in the commercial industrial sector. The multi-year partnership with LineDrive will help accelerate hand protection and fire-resistant apparel solutions for distributors across the United States. Mechanix Wear is a leader in automotive, construction, industrial, and tactical hand protection.