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Biodegradable fabric for disposable PPE
July 1st, 2021
EcoGuard material is a domestically produced, eco-friendly fabric developed for use in personal protective equipment, specifically disposable medical isolation gowns. This material contains an additive that helps it biodegrade up to 99 percent faster than typical polypropylene gown material. An additive in the material accelerates the biodegradation process to approximately six years, reducing the CO2 […]