Duvaltex, a North American producer of medical and technical textiles, has announced plans to ramp up production to offer its full range of Level 1 and Level 2 gowns and antimicrobial scrub textiles to front-line healthcare workers and patients in the U.S. Made from durable, breathable and soft touch engineered fabrics, Duvaltex’s textiles meet the [...]

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “A database and analysis of 320 failed MSE walls with geosynthetic reinforcement,” on September 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. Mechanically stabilized earth walls, berms [...]

AATCC M14-2020, Guidance and Considerations for General Purpose Textile Face Coverings: Adult, recently became a standard AATCC monograph, according to an August 7th announcement from AATCC. A draft version has been circulating since June.  AATCC M14 provides face covering manufacturers with practical guidance for creating and labeling general use products. A newly formed committee enables all [...]

Glen Raven Inc., has announced the promotion of eight executives in its Technical Fabrics operating division. The moves will support the continued growth of its diverse business segments, particularly its GlenGuard brand of high-performance flame-resistant fabric. Glen Raven Technical Fabrics creates technical solutions that help keep people safe from military and protective work wear to [...]

Moss, Franklin Park, Ill., has announced that its high-speed production lines in Lennestadt, Germany, are now making medical MNS masks certified to meet EN 14683 Type II R standards. With its round-the-clock operation, Moss has six automated production lines in Lennestadt able to produce millions of masks per week. Moss is a registered medical supply [...]

Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries, has sold more than 10 million yards of its newly launched Medical Gown Series fabric line, enough material to produce 5 million hospital gowns. The milestone supports the growing demand for domestically produced medical gowns for healthcare [...]