Eastman customers unite to offer contract cutting resources to PPE manufacturers

April 2, 2020  |  Company News, COVID-19, Resources

Eastman Machine Co. announced today that its exclusive Matchmaker program is connecting facilities manufacturing personal protective equipment (PPE) with more than a dozen customers who offer automatic, CNC (computer-controlled) cutting services. The Matchmaker program has successfully linked organi…
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Milliken pivots textile manufacturing to produce advanced medical PPE

April 2, 2020  |  Company News, COVID-19

Global textile manufacturer Milliken & Company is leveraging its materials science expertise to manufacture much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for the health care industry amid the current COVID-19 global pandemic, focusing on engineering textiles into medical-grade fabrics using an…
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NCTO response to Administration’s reported tariff deferral

April 2, 2020  |  COVID-19, Industry News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished products, has issued a statement from NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas in response to the Administration’s plan to institute a 90-day deferral on MFN tariffs, as reporte…
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Top tips for operating a specialty fabrics business during a pandemic

April 1, 2020  |  COVID-19

IFAI Division Webinars this week are bringing together diverse members of the specialty fabrics industry to discuss how they are navigating the COVID-19 crisis. For companies that are operational—that is, they have either been deemed essential businesses or they are not currently under a “shelte…
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Vertilux producing face mask kits: sewers needed!

March 31, 2020  |  Company News, COVID-19

Vertilux, headquartered in Miami, Fla, is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fabrics, components and automated solutions for the window covering industry. Recently, the company decided to join the fight against COVID-19 and start producing face masks kits for other people and organ…
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10,000 scrubs per month made available to health care professionals

March 30, 2020  |  COVID-19, Industry News

Barco Uniforms, Los Angeles, Calif., a recognized leader of design innovation in the premium health care apparel industry, has announced its pledge to donate 10,000 scrubs to health care professionals each month for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. Donations will be prioritized and distribu…
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How does UV light protect against the coronavirus?

March 27, 2020  |  Company News, COVID-19

According to an online article by Larson Electronics, ultraviolet (UV) light is a useful tool for thorough disinfection and sanitation. Specifically, the UV-C range (wavelengths ranging between 200 nm and 280 nm) is capable of eliminating viruses, bacteria, mold and spores—including the COVID-19 c…
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YKK Partners with customers to manufacture products for COVID-19 relief

March 26, 2020  |  Company News, COVID-19

As COVID-19 strains the health care and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industries in the United States, YKK is proactively partnering with existing customers as well as reaching out to new partners to seek creative ways to address the COVID-19 challenge. YKK’s four main U.S. manufacturing fac…
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Inflatable, self-erecting IsoTent available from Flexitank Australia

March 26, 2020  |  COVID-19, Products

Flexitank Australia, owned by FloatPac, announces the immediate release of a new range of inflatable, self-erecting medical tests and shelters. IsoTent is designed for rescue and medical services when sheltered premises are required for treating the injured and sick. IsoTent is a versatile and rapid…
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Industry Coalition Update on Government Procurement of Medical Goods

March 25, 2020  |  COVID-19, News

Dear IFAI Members: As you are aware IFAI, NCTO, INDA, and SEAMS conducted a member survey to develop a listing of suppliers of medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the government in light of the current COVID-19 crisis. The response to our joint survey has been overwhelming, including the…
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