Breakthrough Virus Control Technology From Livinguard Can Destroy Human Coronavirus 229e

ZUG, Switzerland — May 8, 2020 — Hygiene company Livinguard announced today that its technology for disinfecting textiles has been shown, through scientific testing, to destroy Human coronavirus 229e. The new research revealed that textiles treated with Livinguard’s breakthrough technology can destroy pathogens of all kinds upon contact, including Human coronavirus 229e. This protection is sustained through multiple uses and washes. Livinguard permanent hygiene technology is currently being used on face masks and can be applied to any textile, enabling the highest level of hygiene and protection to be embedded into a broad variety of consumer products across numerous industries.

Tests recently completed at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Department of Environmental Studies, under the supervision of Dr. Charles Gerba, have shown that more than 99 percent of Human coronavirus 229e that comes into contact with Livinguard treated textiles are destroyed. The Livinguard mask is a multi-barrier mask composed of three separate filtration layers. When used in combination, the Livinguard multi-barrier mask provides protection of over 99.99 percent.

Livinguard is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the results of the testing. Although Livinguard face masks are not yet available for sale in the US or cleared by the FDA, Livinguard is confident they will find the results reliable and agree that the technology’s application to masks and textiles will be beneficial, especially during this global pandemic.

Masks treated with the Livinguard technology are available throughout the world with current manufacturing in Portugal, Israel, Sri Lanka, Jordan, UAE, India, and China. In the United States, Livinguard treated masks are expected to be available in the next few weeks. ReadyOne, a manufacturer of battle dress for the U.S. Military out of El Paso Texas, will manufacture Livinguard certified masks.

Dr. Gerba, professor of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, known as “Dr. Germ” for his abundant testing of germs on nearly every surface humankind might touch, said: “Livinguard textile technology holds promise in the fight against COVID 19.”

Sanjeev Swamy, founder and CTO of Livinguard, said: “We are enthused and grateful to be able to offer a powerful tool in the fight against coronavirus. The unique characteristics of Livinguard will provide users with an unprecedented level of safety. This is particularly important as shelter-in-place orders are eased.”

The principle underlying the technology is its ability to destroy microorganisms upon contact, including bacteria and viruses, and to do so continuously and permanently. Unlike alternative metal-based solutions, Livinguard’s technology has been found to be nontoxic to both skin and lungs. This has countless applications and endless possibilities for permanent hygiene across a broad variety of consumer products and numerous industries such as: medical, personal hygiene and care, air filtration and others.

Reusable & washable

Face masks using the Livinguard technology are washable and reusable. Each mask can be used up to 210 times, with no compromise on efficacy. Since the Livinguard face mask is free of metals and does not leach, it is kind to skin as well as the environment.

Face masks using the Livinguard technology are currently being produced and sold by several companies in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, including by Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH). Numerous countries in these regions have already approved the face mask as a reusable N95 anti-viral, anti-bacterial face mask. Procter & Gamble was among the first companies to buy FHH’s Fine Guard brand of masks to equip its employees in China.

“We are so proud to partner with Livinguard and bring this breakthrough technology to protect the world’s consumers. We are working hard to maximize the availability of Fine Guard masks treated with Livinguard technology and are already looking into new product developments with Livinguard such as gloves and disposable wipes,” said James Michael Lafferty, CEO FHH.

Posted May 8, 2020

Source: Livinguard AG

Teijin Joins COVID-19 Intellectual Property Declaration

TOKYO — May 8, 2020 — Teijin Ltd. announced today that it has joined the OPEN COVID-19 DECLARATION as a founding member to declare that the company will not assert any patent, utility model, design or copyright against any activity purposed with stopping the spread of COVID-19 through diagnosis, prevention, containment or treatment.

The OPEN COVID-19 DECLARATION assures that no rights will be exercised regarding patents, design rights, software program copyrights, or other intellectual property pertaining to development and manufacturing activities aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. By eliminating investigations of possible intellectual property right infringement and needs to negotiate licenses, the declaration is designed to facilitate rapid and optimal development and manufacturing activities purposed with stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Industry, government and academia members of the OPEN COVID-19 DECLARATION, through their unified commitment to stopping the spread of COVID-19, acknowledge the need to collaborate, free of constraint by existing practices or conventions, for the swift development and manufacture of products related to COVID-19, including therapeutic agents, vaccines, medical devices and infection-control products.

Posted May 8, 2020

Source: Teijin Group

The National Retail Federation: Imports To See Double-Digit Annual Declines Even As Stores Begin To Reopen

WASHINGTON — May 8, 2020 — Imports at major U.S. retail container ports are expected to see double-digit year-over-year declines this spring and summer as the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Factories in China are largely back online and stores that closed here in the U.S. are starting to reopen, but volume is far lower than what we would see in a ‘normal’ year,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Shoppers will come back and there is still a need for essential items, but the economic recovery will be gradual and retailers will adjust the amount of merchandise they import to meet demand.”

“Much will depend on consumers’ willingness to return to spending,” Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said. “Our view is that second-quarter economic growth will be significantly worse than the previous quarter, but we continue to expect recovery to come in the second half of the year, especially the fourth quarter and into 2021. This is based on the big and somewhat tenuous assumption that there is no second wave of the virus.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.37 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in March, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available. That was the lowest volume since 1.34 million TEU in March 2016, down 9.1 percent from this February and down 14.8 percent year-over-year. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent.

April was estimated at 1.51 million TEU, down 13.4 percent year-over-year. May is forecast at 1.47 million TEU, down 20.4 percent from last year; June at 1.46 million TEU, down 18.6 percent; July at 1.58 million TEU, down 19.3 percent; August at 1.73 million TEU, down 12 percent, and September at 1.7 million TEU, down 9.3 percent.

Before the coronavirus began to have an effect on imports, February through May had been forecast at a total of 6.9 million TEU but is now expected to total 5.87 million TEU, a drop of 14.9 percent.

The first half of 2020 is forecast to total 9.15 million TEU, down 13 percent from the same period last year. Before the extent of the pandemic was known, the first half of the year was forecast at 10.47 million TEU.

Imports during 2019 totaled 21.6 million TEU, a 0.8 percent decrease from 2018 amid the trade war with China but still the second-highest year on record.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker

Posted May 8, 2020

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

Weavetec Announces Retirement Of Long-Term Plant Manager Charles “Nubert” McDaniel

BLACKSBURG, S.C. — May 5, 2020 — Jacquard decorative fabric weaver Weavetec Inc. announced the recent retirement of long-term Plant Manager Charles “Nubert” McDaniel.  At an age where most people have been retired for decades, McDaniel has continued to invest the long hours and dedication necessary to manage a complicated manufacturing facility. We are excited that he can spend more time with his family but we will miss his wisdom, daily interaction and more than 60 years of textile manufacturing experience.

McDaniel’s contributions to Weavetec cannot be overstated. His influence extends beyond the 33-plus-years that Weavetec has existed as he was instrumental in starting the very first sample looms for original owners Harold Pennington, Sr. and Haskell Mallory months prior to Weavetec’s incorporation in 1987.

McDaniel started with Weavetec full time in 1990 and soon after began planning construction of Weavetec Plant #2 — later renamed the Charles N. McDaniel Plant in his honor — in his hometown of Blacksburg, S.C. McDaniel immersed himself in the hands-on management of his namesake plant for the next 30 years. It is estimated that in excess of 250 people have been employed at this location; contributing more than $20 Million in payroll and benefits to the local economy while producing in excess of 25 million yards of fabric. Those numbers are staggering in hindsight but Weavetec had the utmost confidence in McDaniel and his ability to nurture and grow the business to justify adding a new facility.

The numbers only tell part of the story as McDaniel had an even greater impact personally on Weavetec’s associates, customers and suppliers.  His integrity, work ethic, compassion and faith impacted everyone he encountered. McDaniel is always willing to give of himself and go above and beyond to meet every need.

The Pennington Family personally thanks McDaniel for everything he has done for our family and Weavetec. He has been invaluable to every success and supported our efforts even when times were difficult.

Posted May 7, 2020

Source: Weavetec Inc.

Vidalia Mills Announces New Joint Venture With Keep It Here To Make Surgical Masks And Gowns

VIDALIA, La. — May 7, 2020 — Vidalia Mills — a North American maker of yarns and denim fabrics — and Keep it Here — a Los Angeles-based manufacturing of T-shirts, jeans, and other clothing — have announced a new joint venture to manufacture and distribute surgical masks, gowns, and face masks to assist medical professionals in limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Vidalia Mills has purchased one automated surgical grade mask-making machine, along with two automatic N95 high-protection mask-making machines, which will be installed within the next 90 days in a new cleanroom facility under construction at the Vidalia Mills plant and will utilize nonwoven and other advanced textile materials. The machines can produce up to 100 million units annually.

Additionally, Vidalia Mills has deployed 20 high-speed weaving looms to make lightweight cotton fabrics for the production of medical gowns and consumer face masks to be cut and sewn at Keep it Here in Los Angeles. In turn, the materials will be anti-viral and anti-microbial infused, and made with BASF’s e3® sustainable cotton fabrics.

In making the announcement, Vidalia Mills CEO, Dan Feibus, said, “With the production of these urgently needed masks and garments, we’re working to rapidly build a supply of protective equipment requested by medical professionals and government leaders to help contain the expansion of the Covid-19 virus.”

Patrick Stewart, president of Keep it Here, added: “With our highly trained team, we are able rapidly to design and manufacture products. Because of our manufacturing capabilities, we will be able to make a substantial supply of cotton surgical gowns and consumer face masks to help our country in its hour of need.”

Keep it Here (KIH) is a subsidiary of Omniverse Group. This diversified development company has hired Dr. Pietro D. Marghella, an expert in medical and public health emergencies, to oversee the medical requirements of the production at Vidalia and KIH.

Marghella is an accomplished medical professional and former government and military official. He said of the new joint-venture, “I am pleased to work with the teams at KIH and Vidalia to get production ramped quickly by providing sound medical advice to make high-quality products for the medical community and public at large.”

Commenting on Vidalia’s use of BASF’s e3 sustainable cotton for the production of surgical gowns and face masks, Jennifer Crumpler, director of the e3 sustainable cotton program said, “BASF is pleased to play a role in supplying versatile cotton grown by farmers throughout the United States for much-needed medical equipment. We are proud that our agricultural community is able to assist healthcare workers and citizens with gowns and face masks made from sustainable cotton during this unprecedented time.”

Posted May 7, 2020

Source: Vidalia Mills 

Allied Home, Makers Of Premium Bedding, Pivots Production To Create Cotton Face Masks, Donates Bedding And Pillows To Worthy Causes

MONTEBELLO, Calif. — May 6, 2020 — When Steve Uretsky, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Allied Home, first directed his company to switch bedding production over to face masks, he had no idea where the masks would go or what the need was. But he knew it made sense, and that it would keep his employees working in a hard-hit market.

Allied, the down supplier and maker of bedding, is going one step further by not only producing face masks, but selling through to hospitality, retailers and even direct to consumer, as well as donating some to worthy causes as soon as they were made.

A family owned and run company for more than three decades, Allied Home pivoted to keep employees working and provide much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) not only to its own neighbors most in need through Los Angeles-based homeless shelter Union Rescue Mission (URM), but to NYFD, Cedars Sinai, and other front line workers around the country.

“As a global company with down processing and bedding facilities in China, we saw just how significant of an impact the virus was going to have on the economy and how people function in their daily lives,” Uretsky said. “Here in the states, we figured that masks would become a part of our everyday life for a while. We started to think very hard about how we could help and fortunately, we had the resources.”

Allied Home quickly pivoted as Uretsky directed the 80,000 square foot bedding division to switch a large portion of its production over to face masks, using the tightly woven, allergen-barrier cotton usually reserved for fine pillows and comforters to make breathable, washable face masks.

The retooling of the bedding facility was accomplished in just a matter of days, and they’ve even expanded capacity: Allied now employs more people than it did before the pandemic, and is producing 10,000 masks per day.

“When the U.S. started being hit by this virus and the response was to shut down businesses, everyone went into reactive mode. That’s understandable. But we quickly realized that as a global brand doing business locally, we could pivot and do things to try and make a difference,” Uretsky explained. “By shifting as much of our bedding production as possible to making face masks per the recommendation of the CDC, we’re able to keep people working here in LA, while providing much needed PPE for front lines workers, those in essential positions who are unable to stay home, and look closely at where we could additionally help within our community here in LA.”

Allied quickly got the products up for sale on its Home Bedding website and began donating masks and other bedding to homeless shelters and critical workers citywide. That effort uncovered a need that no one else was talking about — how do we protect those who can’t protect themselves by following CDC guidelines?

People experiencing homelessness are most susceptible to complications or death as a result of this disease because they are the least able to follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the infection. According to research, an unsheltered individual infected by the novel coronavirus would be twice as likely to be hospitalized, up to four times as likely to require critical care, and two to three times as likely to die than the general population. (UCLA Study).

Based on the recommendation of homeless advocacy group HousingFirst Lab, Allied connected with URM on Skid Row, which is the largest homeless shelter in the city with a capacity greater than all other shelters combined. URM was recently in the news as the pandemic hit the shelter itself. The fears of a pandemic infecting America’s largest unsheltered community was realized with the death of a resident and one of URM’s employees. ALLIED is now providing enough masks for URM’s entire staff and residents at its downtown location.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that almost 700,000 people can experience homelessness on any given night in the U.S. Of those, 58 percent are living in shelters and transitional housing, while another 42 percent are unsheltered. But other estimates show closer to 2 million people homeless in the U.S.

“Established 1891, and the oldest and largest rescue mission in Los Angeles, URM could not have saved the lives of so many, without very generous partners like Allied Feather & Down,” said Andy Bales, president and CEO of Union Rescue Mission. “We have never turned away a woman, child or family from our doors and, due to the extra challenges presented by the pandemic, these masks will help ensure we can continue to provide safety and shelter to this vulnerable community and our neighbors.”

By now it is widely reported that American healthcare workers are facing a shortage of face masks and other PPE as we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The unsheltered community, however, still remains relatively unmentioned and the one most at risk.

About The Masks

Consumers and healthcare workers are finding that cotton masks such as the ones being produced by Allied are more breathable and comfortable, with less fogging of glasses, and importantly, they are able to be washed after each use for repeated wear (protecting more people longer and keeping disposable masks out of landfills).

Allied’s Allergen Barrier Face Masks are made of two layers of tightly woven 233tc Cotton that blocks irritants such as allergens and dust from passing through the material. The cotton material contains a special weave that makes the fabric more resistant to the penetration of airborne particles than a standard cotton textile.

Allied has also partnered with FUZE biotech to treat the masks with a proprietary and cutting-edge fiber infusion that creates a protective barrier. The barrier remains effective if CDC guidelines on washing reusable masks cannot be observed. Most viruses live by attaching to bacteria and other viruses as a host. Creating an environment that does not allow bacteria to grow reduces the risk that such viruses can live, remain on, or be transferred on the material itself. The treatment is applied through a fine mist on the bulk material, and is safe for both the environment and user. The added protection allows the mask to be worn more than one time without washing.

“The Allied Allergen Barrier mask was designed to be an extremely effective comfortable cotton mask that could be worn for long periods of time. Combining the resources of all divisions of the company to provide a protective mask with such innovative and effective technologies is something we are very proud of. We are equally proud to be able to provide these masks to the people on the frontlines and further help keep those safe who find it impossible to social distance because they have lost their home,” Uretsky said. “As a family owned company, we were here for you before this crisis, and we’ll be here for you when it’s over.”

Here’s how you can help us help others

Allied is taking online orders at its websites AlliedHomeBedding.com and DownLinens.com. We are donating one mask (just like the one you purchase) for every mask sold. There are over 16,000 unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles alone, and that number is growing every day. A great number of masks are needed and we need your help. If you can assist, you can also go to the website to purchase masks that will go straight to the Union Rescue Mission to help continue to keep the homeless population safe and healthy. Even in the best of times, over three unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles die every day. We all need to help each other to make sure that does not continue even in the midst of a pandemic.

Posted May 6, 2020

Source: ALLIED Home

Kate Cave Brings Rug Design Expertise to Delos’ Creative Process

CALHOUN, Ga. — May 6, 2020 — Delos is excited to announce the addition of Kate Cave, the newest member of the Delos team. She will serve as design consultant to partner with Delos customers throughout their design process. Rug inspiration can come from anywhere, including client moodboards. With Kate’s help, Delos is going to take designers’ ideas to the next level by infusing on-trend thinking and unique mixes of yarn systems. Her goal is to take a streamlined approach to the creative process resulting in minimal revisions and improved turnaround times.

Throughout 2019 and 2020, the Delos custom hospitality business has expanded and Kate will apply her wealth of experience to support this segment.

“I was impressed when Kate brought her inspiration notebook packed full of ideas to our interview,” said Leah Phillips, co-owner, Delos​. “Moving forward in areas of on-trend design was as important to her as her portfolio of past work.”

Kate previously worked as a senior designer for Shaw Carpet and as textile product designer at Stanton Carpet before joining Delos. Her formal training came from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia as well as the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga.

“I enjoy collaborating and sharing my design knowledge so that, together, we can leverage the endless possibilities that Delos’ tufting technology offers,” Cave said.

Delos has launched a new blog. Cave will play a key role in contributing content.

Posted May 6, 2020

Source: Delos Custom Rugs

J.Crew Group, Inc. Receives Court Approval Of First Day Motions

NEW YORK CITY — May 5, 2020 — J.Crew Group Inc. today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has granted the company interim approval for all of the first day motions related to its Chapter 11 restructuring. The approved motions will support the company’s ongoing operations during the financial restructuring process.

The court today granted J.Crew Group access to a debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing facility of $400 million provided by existing lenders Anchorage Capital Group L.L.C., GSO Capital Partners and Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, among others, which, combined with the company’s projected cash flows, will support its operations during the restructuring process. The court has also authorized the company to continue paying employee wages and benefits, as well as honor all customer programs, including its loyalty programs, gift cards, returns and exchanges, among others. J.Crew Group will pay vendors for goods and services provided after the filing date on normal terms.

“The Court’s approval of our first day motions is an important step in our financial restructuring. At J.Crew Group, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and during this process this commitment doesn’t change. We remain fully operational, providing our customers with the iconic items they love and the great service they expect,” said Jan Singer, CEO, J.Crew Group. “Solidifying our financial foundation enables us to emerge healthier and stronger, positioning our business and brands to thrive for years to come. I would like to thank our associates, customers, vendors and partners for their continued support as we look to complete our restructuring as quickly as possible.”

As previously announced, on May 4, 2020, J.Crew Group reached an agreement with its lenders holding approximately 71% of its Term Loan and approximately 78% of its IPCo Notes, as well as with its financial sponsors, under which the company will restructure its debt and deleverage its balance sheet, positioning J.Crew and Madewell for long-term success. Under the terms of the Transaction Support Agreement (TSA), the company’s lenders will convert approximately $1.65 billion of the company’s debt into equity. To facilitate the restructuring contemplated by the TSA, the parent company of J.Crew Group Inc., Chinos Holdings Inc. and certain affiliates, commenced a prearranged Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

For additional information about J.Crew Group’s restructuring, including access to Court filings and other documents related to the court-supervised process, please visit www.omniagentsolutions.com/chinos, call (866) 991-8218 (U.S. & Canada) and (818) 924-2298 (for tolled international calls), or email chinosinquiries@omniagnt.com.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is serving as legal counsel, Lazard is serving as investment banker and AlixPartners is serving as restructuring advisor to J.Crew Group Inc. Anchorage Capital Group and other members of an ad hoc committee are represented by Milbank LLP as legal counsel and PJT Partners LP as investment banker.

Posted May 6, 2020

Source: J.Crew Group Inc.

Goodwill South Florida Produces 20,000 Face Masks To Protect Ryder Essential Employees Working On The Logistics Front Lines In The Fight Against COVID-19

MIAMI — May 6, 2020 — Goodwill South Florida has converted a portion of its sewing operations to manufacture 20,000 masks for employees at Ryder System Inc., a global transportation and logistics company, to wear as they support the flow of essential goods and services needed in the fight against COVID-19.

“James Ryder was one of three founders of Goodwill some 60 years ago, so when we got the call from Ryder asking if we could help produce scarce personal protective equipment for their employees, we immediately sprang into action,” said David Landsberg, CEO of Goodwill South Florida.

It’s also fitting because just last year, when Goodwill celebrated its 60th anniversary, the two partners announced a multi-year partnership and established the “Ryder Apparel Manufacturing Division” at Goodwill South Florida’s headquarters. Inside the facility, people with disabilities and other barriers to employment typically manufacture U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force uniforms, as well as interment flags for military veterans.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the operations have been shuttered, but Goodwill recently opened a portion of its production capabilities to produce much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for local hospitals and frontline workers. The masks for Ryder are made with camouflage on the outside, a softer fabric on the inside, and elastic ear loops.

“The men and women of Ryder are working day and night to make sure the essential products and services get to where they need to be for all of us and our families during this challenging time,” said Heather Gatley, vice president and deputy general counsel for Ryder, and a member of the board of directors for Goodwill South Florida. “We are thankful for the expertise of Goodwill in being able to quickly ramp up their sewing operations to make face masks to further protect the health and safety of our truck drivers, warehouse workers, technicians in the shop, and rental counter employees.”

Goodwill South Florida is taking measures to ensure the safety of the employees who are working to produce PPE by having the facilities sanitized regularly, placing sewing machines at a distance of six feet apart, and installing vinyl partitions between work stations. Also, staff nurses take daily temperatures and provide masks and hand sanitizers to each dedicated Goodwill employee entering the facility.

Posted May 6, 2020

Source: Ryder System Inc.

Powercast And Liquid X Announce Printed Electronics Venture To Enable Durable, Washable E-Textiles That Seal In Wireless Charging Electronics

PITTSBURGH — May 5, 2020 — Powercast Corp., developer of radio-frequency (RF)-based long-range over-the-air wireless power technology, and Liquid X, an advanced manufacturer of functional metallic inks with prototype-to-production design and manufacturing capabilities, today announced a printed electronics venture to enable garment manufacturers to easily integrate wireless power functionality into durable, flexible, high performance and washable e-textiles.

Utilizing Liquid X’s proprietary ink technology, manufacturers can print circuitry directly onto a garment, add Powercast’s wireless power technology and a battery, and seal this all into the garment during the manufacturing process. The two companies’ goal is to enable cost-effective manufacturing of durable e-textiles, with battery-powered features such as health and wellness, movement monitoring, or LED-based illumination embedded directly into garments, that consumers can conveniently recharge over the air, and wash, without having to remove a battery pack.

Today’s smart garments often snap electronics onto the garment along with battery packs that users must detach before washing. With the combined technologies of Liquid X and Powercast, now manufacturers can integrate the electronics directly into the garment. First, circuitry is printed on the fabric using Liquid X’s proprietary particle-free ink, including Powercast’s RF wireless receiving antenna. Next, Powercast’s Powerharvester® RF wireless power receiver chip, a battery, and other components are mounted onto the printed traces. Finally, an encapsulant provides a high strength waterproof bond to seal in all of the electronics.

To recharge the battery, consumers simply place a Powercast RF transmitter in the closet or drawer where they store their smart wearable. It transmits RF energy over the air to the RF receiver embedded in the wearable, which then converts it to direct current (DC) to charge the battery.

The two Pittsburgh-based companies showcased at CES in January 2020 a wirelessly rechargeable smart athletic shirt prototype that illuminates using printed electronics, embedded power harvesting technology, and LEDs powered over the air up to 10 feet away from the wireless transmitter.

Posted May 6, 2020

Source: Powercast Corp.

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