As ATA has been receiving a number of questions regarding the federal government PPE procurement process, the following is a reminder on how to submit a bid to be considered for a contract. The information provided here outlines the only available process at this time to be considered for an award. The offering for consideration [...]
The Ennis Fabrics e-commerce website now has a COVID-19 product and resource page to help customers easily find materials needed to manufacture medically-compatible end-use products. The products and resource page has images and links to materials needed to manufacture the following products: Face masksGownsFace shieldsTent and temporary structuresShoe coversCurtainsMattress covers The page also includes awareness [...]
On April 10th, 3M filed legal action in federal court in New York City against Performance Supply LLC, alleging illegal price gouging and deceptive trade practices in the sales of N95 respirators that are critical in preventing COVID-19 infection. In a press release, 3M states that the New Jersey-based defendant, which falsely claimed a business [...]
SX Industries, Stoughton, Mass., has repurposed its equipment to supply metal nose stays for N95 masks being produced by the Department of Defense contractor and New Balance. SX Industries is offering its services to other ATA members. Contact Randy@SXindustries.com or 781-301-1770
To help make a real difference to keeping people safe, Coats has joined the Gerber PPE Task Force as a coalition partner. The task force, created by Gerber Technology, empowers manufacturers to switch to personal protective equipment (PPE) production and match supply and demand for critically needed products. Coats has an extensive network of apparel manufacturers [...]
Swiss company SANITIZED AG has announced independent laboratories have confirmed that Sanitized® T 99-19 and Sanitized® T 11-15 reduce the viral load on PES textiles by up to 99 percent. SANITIZED AG has received validation from impartial labs that Sanitized® T 99-19 and Sanitized® T 11-15 are also effective against viruses (in accordance with ISO 18184:2019). Tests were performed [...]
AATCC is has made available Test Method TM42 Test Method for Water Resistance: Impact Penetration and TM127 Test Method for Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure. These methods are offered at no cost in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are available as a download from the organization’s website: https://www.aatcc.org/testing/methods/. These methods are often referenced in product development requirements for protective medical [...]
GMA’s Spring 2020 Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. will be postponed to a later date due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. GMA and Whitmer & Worrall are continuously monitoring the congressional schedule with plans to reschedule the fly-in for later this summer. We are also planning to move forward with a fall 2020 fly-in with dates to [...]
Consew, a manufacturer of industrial sewing machines for heavy industrial use, announces its participation in the CDC recommendation for cloth face covering (https://tinyurl.com/wmf2tk6). Consew is accepting orders for various types of industrial sewing machines and attachments which can produce these products in a minimal time with little training. Most of the masks and other PPE [...]
Bolger & O’Hearn, known for developing specialty chemicals for the global textile industry, is seeing brisk demand for the company’s high-powered durable water repellents (DWRs) in connection with COVID-19 and the growing call for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other medical textiles. This includes DWR’s used in the production of medical masks, gowns, bed coverings, [...]
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