covid-19 pandemic

The effectiveness of a variety of natural and synthetic fabrics for the filtration of particles of a similar size to the virus (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Start-up company HMCare has raised CHF1 million from investors to scale-up a new process for the production of transparent surgical masks using biomass-based nanofibres.

Suominen Corp has developed a fabric that the company claims passes the European standard for the filtration efficiency and pressure drop specified for the manufacture of certain surgical masks.

A graphene-enhanced, three-layer face mask for use by the general public has been launched by graphene manufacturer Directa Plus of Lomazzo, Italy. 

Ultrasonic bonding machinery can be used to assemble face masks in approximately one minute – without thread and glue – according to a supplier of such systems, Sonobond Ultrasonics of West Chester

A treatment for textiles developed by Livinguard AG of Zug, Switzerland, has been shown to deactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Biotechnology company Proneem of Marseilles, France, has developed a textile treatment that it claims is capable of neutralising SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, on textile surfaces.

Filtration and membrane engineering specialist, Trinity Technology Group has developed a three-layer composite media for medical face masks.

Fibre-based materials supplier Ahlstrom-Munksjö has launched the Extia Protect range of fibre-based products for face masks, including filtration layers, coverstock, lace media and reinforcement la

Guidance for the manufacture of non-medical face coverings is being developed by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

An antiviral and antimicrobial treatment for textiles has been proven effective against the strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its developer.

An automatic, high-speed converting line for the production of disposable face masks has been developed in Germany by Winkler+Dünnebier of Neuwied and its subsidiary BICMA Hygiene Technologie of Ma

A washable face mask quickly eliminates 99.9% of the bacteria and viruses with which it comes into contact, according to its manufacturer, zwissTEX of Gerstetten, Germany.

Up to 50 million nonwoven face masks a month are to be manufactured in Germany and distributed in Europe by a pair of companies established by Düsseldorf-based purchasing consultancy, Kloepfel Grou

Coating face masks with graphene could make them easier to sterilize and re-use, according to a team of researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in China.

A durable textile coating that can repel liquids such as blood and saliva, and can also prevent bacteria and viruses from adhering to its surface, is being developed by researchers in the USA.

To help meet global demand for face masks, Berry Global is to install a new line for the production of meltblown nonwovens at its facility in Berlin, Germany.  

With nonwovens in short supply following a surge in demand during the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Global Protective Gear of Orange County, California, USA, has developed an alternative f

Coats Digital has launched variants of its software tailored specifically for manufacturers that are modifying their production facilities and supply chains for the production of personal protectiv

Carbon nanotube (CNT)-based nonwoven mats that can capture and destroy an animal coronavirus, a close relative of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, are being developed by researchers in th

Co-organisers, EDANA of Brussels, Belgium, and Palexpo of Geneva, Switzerland, have re-scheduled the Index20 exhibition to 7–10 September 2021.

A plant for the manufacture of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) from nonwovens has been set-up in just three weeks by ACG Group of Borås, Sweden.

Orders for textile machinery taken by Italian companies dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2020 owing to the outbreak of the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Association of Italia

Researchers at the US Department of Energy (DoE)’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) and Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are using their exp

A joint venture that will manufacture and sell face masks in Europe has been established by Austrian companies Lenzing and Palmers Textil.

During April 2020, Nufabrx of Conover, North Carolina, worked with two other small US companies to develop and launch re-usable face masks that exploit the antimicrobial benefits of copper.

Johns Manville (JM)’s plant in Richland, Mississippi, USA, has started to produce nonwoven filtration media that will be used for the face masks necessary to help stop the spread of human coronavir

The Oeko-Tex Association of Zurich, Switzerland, is to waive the license fee associated with certifying face masks to its Standard 100 (used to demonstrate that a textile article has been deemed sa

Isansys Lifecare reports that following a surge in UK and international orders for its advanced patient-monitoring system caused by the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is working with eng

In response to the human coronavirous (COVID-19) pandemic, Canadian smart-fabrics developer Myant has been working to adapt its manufacturing equipment for the production of a new line of personal

An increase in capacity for the production of meltblown nonwovens for face masks in North America and the introduction of new media for the production of protective equipment in Europe have been an

Omega Systèmes (Omega) is shipping 900 000 face masks approved by the French General Directorate of Armament to the Ministère des Armées for distribution to food manufacturers, supermarkets and nur

Germany-based nonwovens producer Sandler is investing in a production line for the manufacture of nonwovens for respirators in response to the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Ultrasonic bonding technology could be used to produce barrier seams for personal protective equipment (PPE) rapidly and efficiently, according to Sonobond Ultrasonics of West Chester, Pennsylvania