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EuroGeo7 moves to May 2021 due to COVID-19

Due to the global development and concerns over COVID-19, the EuroGeo7 Conference, which was originally scheduled to take place from Sept. 6–9, 2020, in Warsaw, Poland, is now postponed until May 16–19, 2021. The decision to postpone EuroGeo7 was made in the interest of the health and safety of everyone participating in the conference. The organizers [...]

By |2020-05-27T09:35:43-05:00May 27, 2020|

How to Retool your Production for PPE in Just One Week

Members FREE, Non-Members 39.99 May 28, 2020 | Noon - 1 p.m. CST With a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), companies of all industries are eager to jump in and do their part to make it more widely available, it's about saving lives and jobs. However, due to the complexity of PPE materials, supply chain, [...]

By |2020-05-26T10:57:04-05:00May 26, 2020|

Notification of Solicitations from DLA – Isolation Gowns and Surgical Masks

Good Afternoon,  The surgical mask synopsis/solicitation has been posted on DIBBS and on beta.sam.gov under solicitation #SPE1C1-20-R-0102. The technical requirements, evaluation criteria and instructions to submit a bid are all included within the solicitation.  In order to be considered for award, the offeror is required to have a CAGE code and DUNS number and have an active registration in [...]

By |2020-05-21T09:47:01-05:00May 21, 2020|

May 21st online event to focus on domestic supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the dangers of U.S. dependence on imports for critical manufacturing needs. From face masks to pharmaceuticals to ventilators, the U.S. was ill-prepared to ramp up production in the wake of the crisis.  Textile professionals are invited to join the Alliance for American Manufacturing for an online event Thursday, May 21, [...]

By |2020-05-19T14:56:01-05:00May 19, 2020|

DLA Troop Support Industry Outreach

Good afternoon,  As the Head of the Contracting Activity at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Philadelphia, I would like to invite you to join us on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 1–3 pm EST. for the DLA Troop Support Industry Outreach. This event is being held with our Industry Partners to discuss the Domestic Capability for COVID-19 [...]

By |2020-05-18T07:03:59-05:00May 18, 2020|

Contec and Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin® disinfectant to kill coronavirus

To fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Contec Inc. is scaling up production of its Sporicidin® brand disinfectant, most often used for mold and water damage remediation, and turned to diversified global manufacturer and materials science expert Milliken & Co. to help produce mass quantities. The announcement was made April 13 in a press release issued by [...]

By |2020-05-15T14:57:44-05:00May 15, 2020|

Market research survey seeks information on isolation gowns

The following is brought to you through ATA's ongoing effort to keep you updated on the latest information regarding the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. We are sharing this information with the industry at large so we may all work together to collectively address this world wide crisis. Dear ATA Members and Industry Professionals,   The DLA Troop Support is seeking [...]

By |2020-05-14T08:58:16-05:00May 14, 2020|

Closca offers washable masks with disposable filters

Spanish company Closca Design has launched an innovative protective mask. Initially conceived to protect from smog, pollution, microorganisms and pollen, the Closca Mask has found an even more urgent use and has been adapted to be effective protection against coronavirus.   The six disposable filters included are the same as those used in FFP2 masks, which [...]

By |2020-05-12T10:06:56-05:00May 11, 2020|

Polygiene’s new ViralOff pairs with global brands

Polygiene AB, solution provider in odor control and stay-fresh technologies continues to advance the development and production of ViralOff® technology, which the company says reduces over 99 percent of viruses in two hours on treated fabrics. Polygiene partner and sportswear brand Maloja was able to adapt their EU production facility and make available a consumer [...]

By |2020-05-11T16:00:00-05:00May 11, 2020|

North Carolina State University Webinar Series

Textile manufacturers have responded to the COVID-19 crisis in unprecedented ways, rapidly retooling production lines to manufacture materials and products for PPE. Many of these companies face challenges from understanding performance requirements and new materials, to navigating a challenging maze of testing requirements and use guidelines. To help our industry address these challenges, NC State's [...]

By |2020-07-14T08:55:16-05:00May 7, 2020|
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