In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the increasing demand for medical equipment, Propex Furnishing Solutions’ (PFS) Industrial Composites group sought ways to help supply the global need. When Propex Furnishing Solutions’ customer, Techstyles Inc., approached them about the need for an innovative product for the development of Ventec Life Systems’ portable ventilators, [...]

To assist AATCC members during the COVID-19 pandemic, the association has authorized its copyright manager, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) (www.copyright.com), to issue zero-cost licenses to academic institutions and educators to use copyrighted AATCC materials to continue online education during the crisis. This includes uses such as (but not limited to) reproduction and distribution, display [...]

Ferguson Safety Products is in the process of making 1,800 face masks to donate to a California hospital and the Nevada health department. Ferguson can make as many as 500 masks per day for other facilities but needs fabric (ordinary lightweight 100% cotton) and elastic.   Ferguson can also use donations of cash for labor, wire for nose [...]

Join SEAMS and SPESA, the two leading associations representing the sewn products and manufacturing industry, as we collaborate and share our insights in a joint webinar to be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT. We will take a close look at how companies are managing and addressing the new supply chain dynamics [...]

As a testing laboratory for medical products, Hohenstein offers testing services related to the microbiological-hygienic and physical functionality of medical face masks. For more information, visit https://www.hohenstein.us/en-us/expertise/health/medical-products/medical-face-masks/

Al's Awning Shop is looking for fabric donations to make nonmedical face masks. The company will be donating the masks back into the community to small businesses and manufacturers as they prepare to reopen their businesses.  Donations can be shipped to: Al's Awning Shop Inc , 1721 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508; contact Michele [...]

DPS Skis, Goal Zero, Petzl and Eastman Co. have joined forces to manufacture medical-grade reusable polycarbonate face shields for the Utah Department of Health. The combined efforts and resources of the four highly-respected brands have resulted in the expeditious manufacturing of key Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the medical community in response to the COVID-19 [...]

AKAS Tex LLC has the following medical-related textiles available to companies who are manufacturing products to fight COVID-19 infection:  Level 4 Surgical Gown Material. Tested for resistance to blood, pathogens penetration per ASTM F 1670-B. Ready to ship stock of about 35,000 yards and made in the U.S.Level 3 Surgical Gown Material and available on [...]

Business owners across the world have seen fluctuating revenues this year. ATA's member benefit program, Alliance Funding Group, is helping hundreds of new and tenured companies adjust to their new ways of operation through a competitive Working Capital Program.  Alliance Funding Group Offers: Transactions starting at $10k and up24–84 month termsFunding for all types of [...]

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Congress and the administration have approved a series of stimulus packages to meet public health needs and aid the economy. The first two stimulus packages were focused heavily on emergency aid to battle the pandemic and to assist those directly stricken by the virus. The third stimulus package, however, is [...]