AATCC Announces Future Leaders Award Recipients

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — November 15, 2021 — The AATCC Future Leaders Award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences, provides acknowledgement and recognition to enhance their careers, engages these young professionals in the work of the Association, and brings their insights and needs to the forefront. These young professionals are the future of our industry and the future leaders of AATCC.

Award recipients are determined by each AATCC Interest Group; the interest group may choose a maximum of two individuals to receive this award.

AATCC is proud to introduce you to this year’s recipients of the AATCC Future Leaders

Award recipients:

Chemical Applications Interest Group

Renuka Dhandapani is manager in Textile Chemistry Research at Cotton Inc., Cary, N.C. She received her bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India in 2003, M.S. in Design and Merchandising from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO in 2007, and Ph.D. in Textile Sciences from the University of Georgia in 2013. As a student, she was the recipient of the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant twice, in 2008 and 2010. She also was a winner of the AATCC Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper Competition in 2011. Renuka has been a member of the following test method committees since 2014: Garment Wet Processing Technology; Statistics Advisory; Home Laundering Technology; Evaluation of Materials & Products for End Use Performance; and Antimicrobial Activity. In 2016, she joined the Electronically Integrated Textiles Test Methods Committee. She also serves on the International Test Methods Committee and is chair of the Appearance Retention Test Methods Committee. She is a member of the Technical Committee on Research and an Associate Editor of the AATCC Journal of Research. She has authored or co-authored nine papers.

Brian Edwards is a senior development scientist at Eastman Chemical in Kingsport, Tenn. Prior to this, he was a Material Innovation Engineer at Patagonia. Brian earned his B.S. in Polymer & Color Chemistry in 2008, M.S. in Textile Chemistry in 2010, and Ph.D. in Fiber & Polymer Science in 2014 from NC State University in Raleigh, N.C. While at NC State, he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Brian has been a member of AATCC since 2016 and has attended several AATCC conferences and committee meetings.

Concept 2 Consumer© Interest Group

Stacy Chadwell is a Lab Services manager at Shawmut Corp. in Burlington, N.C. Prior to this, she worked at Intertek North America and Kayser-Roth Corporation. She graduated with her B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry from N.C. State University in 2009. While a student at N.C. State, she was a recipient of the AATCC Piedmont Section Scholarship; she also interned at AATCC, assisting in the lab. Stacy joined AATCC as a student member in 2009 and became a senior member in 2010. She currently serves on Home Laundering Technology; Dimensional Change; Evaluation of Materials & Products for End Use Performance; Colorfastness to Water; Thermal Regulation; and Electronically Integrated Textiles Test Method Committees. She has also served as secretary of the Concept 2 Consumer© Interest Group since 2017.

Alyssa McNamara is a research and development associate at Spoonflower; she has been with Spoonflower since 2013. As an undergraduate at NC State, Alyssa was an Anni Albers Scholar, who double majored, graduating in 2011 with a B.S. in Textile Technology and a B.S. in Art and Design. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Textiles Sustainability at NC State and, this fall, will participate in an Executive Education for Sustainable Leadership certification program from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Alyssa joined AATCC as a senior member in 2011. She is currently a member of the Young Professional Committee and is chair of the Printing Technology Research Committee.

Materials Interest Group

Chandler Maness is Senior Laboratory specialist in Advanced Creations and Testing at adidas in Portland, Ore. In 2014, he earned his B.S. in Polymer and Color Chemistry, and in 2017, his M.S in Textile Chemistry from, NC State. While an undergraduate student, he and two other authors published a paper in the in the International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials. He won first place in the 2017 AATCC Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper Competition. He was one of seven inventors who received a patent on creating a “Particulate Resistant Garment.” He joined AATCC in 2016 and attends AATCC committee meetings, conferences and participates in the Materials Interest Group.

Brian Shiels is a Service Line manager at ArcWear, a division of Kinectrics in Louisville, Ky. Prior to this, he worked with PBI Performance Products Inc. first, as Senior Development Engineer/Group Leader, and then as director of Quality Assurance. He also worked as a Research Assistant in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center at NC State University. Brian earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 2003 and M.S. in Textile Chemistry from N.C. State University in 2005. He became a member of AATCC in 2010. His professional experience includes development and testing of flame and thermal protective clothing and equipment, as well as quality management. He holds several patents for FR fabrics and PPE. In 2013, he joined and continues to participate in several AATCC test method research and administrative committees. He is recognized not only as a future leader, but also as a current leader because he has served in key roles with AATCC, ASTM D13 and F23, NFPA, and others. He is respected for his technical knowledge.

The Future Leaders Award

Nominees for the AATCC Future Leaders Award must be AATCC members who are 39 years old or younger and actively engaged in the greater textile or related industries. They must display leadership skills and have a history of service to AATCC or the greater textile and related industries. A key quality of successful candidates is a desire to become more involved with the objectives of AATCC: to increase expertise, encourage research, and establish channels for the interchange of professional knowledge. Nominees must agree to join the AATCC Young Professionals Committee and must participate, as their professional commitments allow, in the work of the committee.

The award includes a framed certificate signed by the AATCC president and the Interest Group (IG) chairs and a special pin. The award was presented at the Awards Luncheon during AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, N.C.,  November 18, 2021.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: AATCC

Intermix, Cotton Incorporated Launch You’ve Been Upgraded: The Cotton Collection

NEW YORK CITY — November 16, 2021 — Off the heels of their Intermix for Good Tour, today Intermix announced the launch of their cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated, available at www.intermixonline.com/cotton-collection. The curated edit features a chic mix of vacation silhouettes, each crafted from fashion’s most versatile natural fabric. With the upcoming holiday season and growing resort market, now is the time to embrace the everyday luxury in cotton clothes that look as great as they feel.

As part of the “You’ve Been Upgraded” campaign, a mobile trunk filled with resort and vacation looks from brands like Zimmermann, Isabel Marant, Cara Cara, Cult Gaia and more, will be traveling around Miami, Florida and landing at the Bal Harbour Shops ACCESS Suite, near the Intermix boutique from December 16-19. The travelling trunk will offer fashion lovers the opportunity to interact with the trunk and see first-hand the chic curated cotton collection.

“Intermix is committed to sourcing with more sustainable raw materials, and we’re so thrilled to be launching our cotton collection with Cotton Incorporated,” says Intermix CEO, Jyothi Rao. “With the holidays around the corner, our customers are excited for vacation and resort looks for their upcoming travels and know they can find the most coveted styles available only at Intermix. This curated cotton capsule mixes foundational and fun styles that will not only meet the needs for upcoming plans, whether it’s a honeymoon or beach vacation, but also make you feel good by getting dressed for a cause.”

“We are all ready to venture out and connect more with family, friends and celebrate life moments,” notes Marissa Barlin, director of brand partnerships for Cotton Incorporated. “Intermix’s cotton collection taps into what shoppers are seeking now – versatile styles for all occasions showcasing cotton’s natural comfort and sustainable quality, which means keeping the vacation vibes and memories going even after you return and wear them again, and again.”

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Intermix

Stratasys Partners With ECCO To Innovate Footwear Manufacturing Using 3D Printing Technology

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn./REHOVOT, Israel  — November 15, 2021 — Stratasys Ltd., a supplier of polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that Danish shoe manufacturer ECCO is using Stratasys Origin One® 3D printing technology to accelerate product development, allowing conceptual footwear samples to be reviewed early in the development cycle using 3D printed molds and lasts (mechanical forms shaped like a foot) with resin materials from Henkel Loctite.

Shoemaking is an incredibly manual process, but ECCO has worked to integrate innovative technologies into their shoemaking, allowing for increased automation and a more streamlined development process. One such innovation has been the Direct Injection Process (DIP). This process has given ECCO numerous benefits including an efficient and reliable method of securing the upper part of the shoe to the midsole.

To help further innovate shoemaking and the DIP, ECCO turned to additive manufacturing with the Origin One 3D printer using Stratasys’ proprietary P3™ technology. ECCO is using the printers in their Portugal and Denmark development facilities to 3D print molds and shoe lasts for development purposes that match the quality requirements of their CNC-machined aluminum counterparts. The molds and lasts, printed from a photopolymer from Henkel Loctite, are faster to produce, and the new process costs significantly less than CNC machining aluminum.

“Our innovative approach to footwear development and desire to put customer experience as a priority made additive manufacturing a logical next step in the evolution of our development process,” says Vice President of Research and Development at ECCO, Jakob Møller Hansen. “In our search to find the right partner, we tested a variety of 3D printers for surface quality, print speed, and accuracy. Among the printers we tested, the Stratasys Origin One was the 3D printer that best met our stringent requirements.”

“ECCO’s case is a great example of how the footwear industry is embracing additive manufacturing for functional shoe parts, which goes beyond typical applications like sport shoe cushioning,” says Chris Prucha, CTO of Production P3 for Stratasys and a co-founder of Origin. “We were able to collaborate with ECCO to provide a solution that allowed them to further innovate their processes and produce a quicker development workflow.”

Stratasys partnered with materials providers to test a variety of resins that would meet ECCO’s needs, choosing a formulation from Henkel’s Loctite 3D Printing that was formulated to meet the specific requirements of the DIP process. The combination of Stratasys Origin One 3D printing technology and custom Henkel materials has given ECCO the ability to create shoe molds that endure thousands of shots with zero visible degradation. Further, the quality of the shoe produced using additive manufacturing technology is on par with those produced using traditional CNC machined aluminum molds.

“Together with ECCO and Stratasys, we are on a journey to reshape the elements of footwear manufacturing with Loctite’s material innovation capabilities,” said Cindy Deekitwong, Global Head of Marketing, Henkel Adhesives’ Incubator Businesses. “With our ecosystem of partners in the market space, we are at the forefront of scaling additive manufacturing to its fullest.”

By 3D printing the DIP molds instead of machining them, a single pair of mold inserts can be printed overnight, significantly more cost-efficient than that of an in-house CNC machined pair of molds. This enables designers and developers to test functional shoes earlier in the development cycle, allowing product teams to confirm the fit and comfort of new styles. Further, branded customers can more easily place real production shoes, in more varieties, in the hands of their potential customers for feedback and pre-sale opportunities earlier in the shoemaking process. Finally, ECCO can now quickly produce mold inserts at the location that needs them, eliminating the need to ship heavy metal molds, reducing costs, and minimizing the risk of shipping delays or tariffs.

For the wider footwear industry that want to take advantage of 3D printed DIP tooling, ECCO has several flexible routes to market with the ability to assist with every aspect of footwear manufacturing and mold making including engineering, part production, or licensing of IP.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Stratasys Ltd.

Mishima Debuts World’s First Made-To-Order Carbon Fiber Lounge Chair

TOKYO — November 16, 2021 — Mishima, a Silicon Valley-based Japanese furniture brand, has unveiled its flagship product, the world’s first custom made lounge chair and ottoman supported by a single carbon fiber composite structure.

The Mishima Lounge Chair and Ottoman touts a true unibody construction, 3D-manufactured with a single pass of continuous carbon fiber thermoplastic composite. Its signature support structure is made without joints or glue with aerospace grade ultra-high modulus carbon fiber for unparalleled strength to support the chair and passes stringent ANSI/BIFMA durability and safety standards.

“The distinct engineering and materials used for Mishima brings the body into nearly weightless sensation,” said Sonny Vu, CEO of Mishima. “It’s perfectly angled for comfort and its strong, physics-defying core allows the body to have a feeling of undisturbed floating in mid-air.”

Customers can choose from a carefully curated selection of the highest quality luxurious fabrics and supple leathers in a variety of premium shades. They’ll have the choice to customize Mishima’s base and shell, with either matte or metallic finishes in opulent jeweled hues; including a special edition 24K gold polished finish. With over 180 possible combinations, your Mishima chair is completely customizable and crafted just for you.

Traditional composite approaches would have limited chair design and strength. To achieve this global first for furniture, Mishima’s frame is constructed in 3D from a single piece of continuous carbon fiber composite, originally developed for the rigors of aerospace.

The first 500 Mishima Lounge Chairs and Ottomans made will make up the Founder’s Series and feature a number plate to denote as such. Units can be configured, visualized with augmented reality, and purchased online now at www.mishima.studio, with the first 50 units available for immediate shipment.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Mishima

Atlas Copco Raises Climate Ambitions By Setting Science Based Targets

STOCKHOLM, Sweden/ROCK HILL, S.C. — November 15, 2021 — Atlas Copco has set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Group aims to reduce emissions from its own operations in line with keeping the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees, and to reduce emissions from the value chain in line with keeping well below a 2-degree temperature rise. The goals are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

“We are significantly raising our climate ambitions by setting absolute reduction goals for the entire value chain,” said Mats Rahmström, president and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “The absolute majority of our impact comes from the use of our products and this is where we can make the most impact. We will continue to develop energy-efficient solutions that enable customers all over the world to lower their greenhouse gas emissions.”

Atlas Copco has for a long time worked to offer the most energy-efficient products and solutions. In our own operations, there is a focus on buying renewable electricity, installing solar panels, switching to biofuels in portable compressor testing, implementing energy conservation measures, logistics planning improvements as well as switching to more environmentally friendly transport. This has resulted in a 28-percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from the energy consumption in operations and transport of goods in relation to cost of sales and compared to a 2018 baseline.

To reach the targets, Atlas Copco will continue to focus on increasing the energy efficiency of products and supporting customers to reach their own sustainability ambitions, as well as reducing emissions from our own operations.

“To reach a net zero-carbon world, there is a need to transform society,” Rahmström said. “We contribute to this transformation by developing technologies and products needed for heat recovery, renewable sources of energy, and the abatement of greenhouse gases. We provide the products and solutions needed in, for example, the production of electrical vehicles, wind and solar power and biofuels.”

Atlas Copco’s Science Based Targets will be implemented from 2022.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Atlas Copco Compressors LLC

Advancement Association For Digital Textiles And Frontier To Host First Annual World Digital Textile Forum

TAIPEI, Taiwan — November 16, 2021 — The global textile industry is undergoing profound changes as it adopts and leverages new digital textile trends such as sustainable alternative materials, 3D design, technology-driven functional smart manufacturing processes, and the adoption of digital textile technologies.

By adopting these new approaches, the textile industry can become an innovator with an integrated value chain focusing on high-quality, eco-friendly, and cost-efficient materials.

The digital transformation will reduce pollution and inventory by developing a greener approach to the original design manufacturing (ODM) process — facilitating the goal of reduced waste, no returns, less shipping, and future net-zero carbon emissions.

To build the textile metaverse and share insights to both suppliers and brands, The Advancement Association for Digital Textiles (AADT), a Taiwan-based non-profit association aiming to make Taiwan’s textile industry the global pivotal manufacturing and sourcing hub for innovative, sustainable, and intelligent textiles; and Frontier, a digital fabric platform utilizing AI to efficiently unleash productivity from offline to online, have partnered to hold the first annual World Digital Textile Forum taking place online November 16-19, 2021.

AADT and co-organizer Frontier will be joined by industry figureheads from WhichPLM, Virtuality Fashion, AADT, Browzwear, SO REAL Digital Twins, The Interline, Vizoo GmbH, Hanin, Six Atomic Pte. Ltd., Amazon Global Selling Taiwan, and DIGITIMES Asia.

“AADT aims to utilize digital energy to create a co-working model for the apparel and fashion industries, transforming the traditional textile industry – which is oriented towards OEM and order taking – into a cross-domain innovative sector in this digital era,” said Nicole Chan, Chairperson of AADT and former chairperson of the National Communications Commission.

“The digital textile processes predominantly take place in APAC,” said Victor Chao, CEO of Frontier.cool. “In the pursuit of faster and cheaper shipments, brands must not just sacrifice the cost of the supply chain but to also use digital power to improve the textile industry. Production capacity and wisdom will allow textile practitioners to have a higher output value to enhance their lives. In addition, it will enable consumers to buy affordable, well-fitting, and low-carbon clothing.”

The Forum will take place online on Tuesday, November 16 at 10:00 am (GMT) and will run through Friday, November 19. Registration is free for a limited time.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: The Advancement Association for Digital Textiles (AADT)

Gina Tricot And We aRe SpinDye In A Resource-Efficient Collaboration

STOCKHOLM — November 16, 2021 — Gina Tricot today releases its first collection that has been produced with We aRe SpinDye. The collection is part of Gina Tricot’s innovation program Gina Lab. and consists of a coat, shirt, trousers and two bags colored with We aRe SpinDye’s method.

With the collaboration, Gina Tricot continues to focus on sustainability, now with the coloring process at the center. Of all the resources that arise during the entire lifespan of a garment – from the production of raw materials, to recycling, 80 percent is used during the production phase itself. To maximize the effects of the sustainability changeover, an increased focus is required on the entire production process and in particular on the most resource-intensive of them all: the dyeing.

“One of Gina Tricot’s focus is to explore new methods and technologies in sustainability, which makes the collaboration with We aRe Spin Dye feel just right for us. Together we get a product with more durable and circular fibers, in addition with a more sustainable textile production with a focus on minimal water use. We are extremely proud of this collaboration,” said Emma Garrote, global production and sustainability manager at Gina Tricot.

“Gina Tricot is a shining example of an agile organization with short decision-making processes. They have managed to enthuse both the design and production department. It has been crucial to reach the launch of this collection that takes place today,” said Andreas Andrén, CEO of We aRe SpinDye®.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: We aRe SpinDye

Style Doesn’t Have To Cost The Earth: New Campaign Shows That Packaging And The Fashion Industry Can Go ‘Circular Chic’ Today

VANCOUVER/LONDON — November 16, 2021 — Last week was all about promises, this week is all about tangible, game-changing solutions in action. Today, environmental NGO Canopy, launched their Circular Chic campaign to showcase real-life, low carbon alternatives for fashion fabrics, like viscose and rayon, and paper packaging, all of which are too often made by logging vital, high carbon forests. The campaign was born out of a necessity to raise awareness of the urgent need to transform the fashion and packaging industry’s supply chains. Currently, these supply chains are responsible for cutting down 3.2 billion trees a year, and in doing so, placing unsustainable stresses on the planet’s climate and biodiversity.

“Deforestation is one of fashion’s dirtiest secrets. Next Gen Solutions, like those that Circular Chic presents, take the materials our society has been wasting and use them to make new fashion fabrics and the paper packaging they’re delivered in — reducing waste, saving forests, and keeping you fashionable,” said activist and model Arizona Muse. “These solutions are here today. It’s time to bring them from the niches of the marketplace to the mainstream.”

Circular Chic features cutting-edge fashion and a diverse set of changemakers who sit at the intersection of fashion and environmental activism — Arizona Muse, Emma Breschi, Candice Carty-Williams, Kelly Knox, Emma Slade Edmondson, Efe Efeturi, and Anna Shaffer.  The imagery showcases fashion and packaging solutions that can be adopted and scaled today to save forests and address the interconnected crises of climate and biodiversity loss. This is not about what can be done in the future, these solutions are available now.

“Fashion is one of the most polluting industries, so it’s important to hold ourselves and the top dogs accountable,” said Emma Breshci. “I don’t have all the answers as to how, but I know that we have to protect our trees because at the end of the day we can’t eat or breathe money. We have so many sustainable solutions for the simpler things like packaging and how we repurpose textiles etc. We aren’t perfect, but we can definitely do better. We can’t let perfection get in the way of doing good. That’s the kind of fashion trend everyone in our industry should try to follow to the best of their abilities.”

“Transforming carbon-intensive supply chains, such as forest-based packaging and fabrics, is vital to achieving the lofty goals set at COP26 to stabilize our climate,“ said Nicole Rycroft, Executive Director of Canopy. “Next Generation Solutions aren’t science fiction, they’re here today and it’s all-hands-on-deck to shift quickly to these low footprint alternatives.”

It’s estimated that in just one year, landfills accumulate 92 million tonnes of textile waste globally. That’s equivalent to a rubbish truck full of clothes being dumped in landfills every second. A growing number of producers are regenerating this waste to make Man-made Cellulosic Fibres from recycled textiles such as old cotton jeans and t-shirts otherwise destined for landfills. If all man-made cellulosic fibers were made with 50-percent Next Gen cellulose, the world would have 100 million more trees left standing every year.

On the packaging side, every year hundreds of millions of tonnes of agricultural residue (ie. waste straw, flax straw) are burned, causing air pollution and choking some of the world’s largest cities. Innovative companies are now using this ‘waste’ to make everything from paper bags to fashion boxes to takeout containers. If 50 percent of the virgin forest paper in packaging were made with Next Gen cellulose, 1.5 billion trees would be saved from the chopping block.

Circular Chic celebrates Next Gen Solutions that draw on alternative feedstocks to high-carbon forests. Fabrics and packaging profiled in the series use textile waste, agricultural waste left after the food harvest, fallen leaves, or microbial cellulose grown through fermentation. These solutions showcase a far lighter carbon, habitat, water, and chemical footprint than their conventional wood-based counterparts. On average, Next Gen Solutions, like those profiled, consume 75-percent less energy, up to 90-percent less water, use greener or no chemicals in the production process, and include zero forest habitat.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Canopy

Early Bird Registration Has Opened For Techtextil North America And Texprocess Americas 2022

ATLANTA — November 16, 2021 — Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas will return to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, May 17-19, 2022. Those who register prior to Friday, February 18, 2022, will have the opportunity for substantial cost savings on exhibit hall, symposium and special event purchases.

The co-located events will bring decision makers from all of the major industries that touch technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn products, equipment and technology together in one place to experience the latest innovations. With a single badge, visitors gain access to the show floors of both shows, including 500+ exhibiting companies, international media outlets and pavilions representing top contributors to the global textile industry, providing unparalleled exposure to new business opportunities and potential partnerships.

Running concurrently with the show floor, the Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas Symposia will each feature expert-led sessions on pivotal advancements, research and technology for the textile, nonwovens, and sewn products industries. One, two, and three day passes to each show’s symposium can be purchased through online registration.

The shows will each offer a wealth of additional educational and special features including The Studio and The Academy, with more information to be released in the coming months.

Visitors are encouraged to register in advance not only for financial savings but to ensure a seat in the Symposium, and for minimal wait times during on-site badge pickup. The Official Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas Reception will take place on the second evening of the show, May 18, 2022, and does have a capacity limit, so all parties are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

Register Now

For more information on the upcoming edition of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas, May 17-19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, please visit the show’s joint website.

Posted November 16, 2021

Source: Messe Frankfurt North America

Frank Keohan To Deliver Presentation At AATCC Textiles Discovery Summit On Manufacturing FDA-Approved Reusable Medical PPE

FALL RIVER, Mass. — November 15, 2021 — Bolger & O’Hearn’s Chief Technology Officer Frank Keohan will deliver a presentation titled “New Challenges and Opportunities for Reusable Medical Textiles” at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Week of Celebration in Durham, North Carolina, November 15-18. His talk takes place Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at  4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C.

Following his presentation, Keohan will participate in a panel discussion at the Summit titled Protective Textiles for the Future moderated by Bob Monticello of the International Antimicrobial Council. The presentation and panel discussion are part of a General Session held Wednesday afternoon devoted to manufacturing protective textiles.

Keohan’s 4:30 talk will review factors involved with making reusable medical personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, China controlled as much as 85 percent of the U.S. medical PPE market. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted the global medical textile industry in terms of manufacturing, material supply chains and protective textile performance. In turn, new opportunities and collaborations emerged related to bringing more of that production back to US shores.

In 2020 and in 2021, Bolger & O’Hearn helped several textile companies convert U.S.-based manufacturing operations to the production of Medical PPE. Keohan will discuss the properties required for the more critical forms of PPE, such as medical masks and isolation gowns. High resistance to hydrostatic pressure, water impact and different fluids are important in the manufacturing of FDA-compliant PPE products and Keohan’s discussion will include the role of durable water repellent (DWR)-finishes for meeting US-FDA requirements for multi-layer, Level 1-4 medical PPE barrier specifications.

Posted November 15, 2021

Source: Bolger & O’Hearn

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