Medical Textiles

15th Oct 2020

Direct-to-consumer performance medical apparel company Jaanuu has launched a new campaign 'Challenge Accepted', inspired by the journey and commitment of healthcare workers to perform at their best, overcome challenges and achieve greatness. Along with the evolved branding and mission, Jaanuu has also added two new fabrics to its scrub collections.

13th Oct 2020

Burlington Medical, engineers of the highest quality and lightest weight radiation protection aprons, has joined hands with Radiological Care Services(RCS), a comprehensive x-ray garment solutions provider, to provide timely repairs and deep cleaning of x-ray aprons and thyroid shields to improve safety and well-being of customers and patients.

1st Oct 2020

Fitesa has completed the acquisition of the assets of Fibre Dynamics (FDI), a producer of engineered nonwovens. FDI manufactures meltblown and carded nonwovens for disinfectant wipes, filtration, face masks, automotive, medical, hygiene, and other industrial applications. Headquartered in Brazil, Fitesa is one of the largest global nonwoven’s...

29th Sep 2020

Ontex has set up a production line with a capacity to produce approximately 80 million face masks per year. Ontex’s face mask production line is located in its factory in Eeklo, Belgium and has been producing one hundred thousand masks per day since August. The line was officially inaugurated in the presence of Belgian government officials on September ...

25th Sep 2020

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the SARS-CoV-2 efficacy claim for Super Sani-Cloth wipes, produced by PDI, a global leader in infection prevention products and solutions. Before a product legally makes efficacy claims against a pathogen, the claim must be approved by the EPA based on a thorough review of scientific...

23rd Sep 2020

Luxottica and Fameccanica (Angelini Group) have started producing surgical masks on large scale. Luxottica has temporarily converted the PalaLuxottica - close to the group's headquarters in Agordo, at the foot of the Dolomites - into a mask producing facility. Four special fully automated production lines have been installed which have started...

22nd Sep 2020

VDL Groep and Royal DSM have established a joint venture (JV) for production of medical facemasks and to set up the first permanent production facility for critical facemask components in the Netherlands. The JV company- Dutch PPE Solutions - is expected to generate employment in Helmond and Geleen. The production of facemasks will begin in October...

2nd Sep 2020

Americhem has announced that it has acquired Controlled Polymers, a leading global manufacturer of customised compounds and masterbatch for the medical industry and other industries. Americhem is a globally recognised leading designer and manufacturer of custom colour masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies.

29th Aug 2020

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has introduced TrustShield Biological, a personal protective apparel medical fabric designed to protect against hazardous pathogens. These medical fabrics provide superior protection in the operating room, clinical and laboratory environments. These also are laser resistant, protect against chemical permeation, and are highly absorbent.