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1st May 2020

INDA has rescheduled the 14th edition of World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference to August 24-27 in response to updated guidance on phased reopenings in various states, consistent with guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a view of airline scheduling changes over the summer in response to spread of COVID-19 virus.

1st May 2020

Lombardy-based Warp Knit Seamless (WKS) specialist, Cifra, backed by its long-term know-how, has engineered and produced an innovative and hi-tech range of protective masks called Warp-Mask. The mask will be used to help in Italy’s fight against COVID-19. Cifra has developed and introduced the new product onto the market in just a few days.

1st May 2020

Sanitized has entered into an agreement with Consolidated Pathways Midland, Michigan US to globally promote the Sanitized odour-management, hygiene function, and material protection technologies to brands and retailers. Consolidated Pathways will also support the advancement of the trusted Sanitized Quality Seal and related branding concepts.

30th Apr 2020

In response to COVID-19 pandemic, Moss Inc has expanded its global manufacturing capabilities to include high-speed automated production for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Its new fleet of proprietary manufacturing technology can produce a total global output of 1.2 million face masks per day. Moss creates safety solutions for communities.

30th Apr 2020

With air droplet transmission of microbes being a cause of concern, Massachusetts based HipSaver has developed a Droplet~Shield Mask using a proprietary hydrophobic (water-repelling) fabric that prevents droplets from penetrating the mask. With no chemical finish, the mask instead relies on the inherent proprietary polyester fibres. There is no cotton...

30th Apr 2020

Web Industries, a precision formatter of composite materials, has unveiled a high-volume composite slitting and spooling line at its Omega Systèmes plant in Nantes, France. The new production line will add capacity to help meet the growing demand for both thermoset and thermoplastic slit tape composites from aerospace fabricators across the European...

30th Apr 2020

In order to support critical infrastructure in Germany, Oerlikon Nonwoven began converting its laboratory systems in Neumünster to manufacture nonwovens by end of March. This supported small local businesses and companies to make oronasal masks. At present, material for more than 1 million protective masks a month can be manufactured from the...

30th Apr 2020

HanesBrands is using its apparel design and manufacturing expertise to make more than 20 million medical gowns to be distributed by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency to hospitals and healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has delivered more than 60 million cloth face coverings of the more than 320 million it is manufacturing.

30th Apr 2020

Polygiene’s ViralOff technology is all set to be introduced into the market with multiple early adapters to combat Covid 19. ViralOff technology, which reduces over 99 per cent of viruses in two hours on treated fabrics, can be used in garments, gear or accessories. The technology has been tested against Influenza A, birdflu, Norovirus and Corona...