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3M, DOE reduce N95 costs
February 1st, 2023
Cutting the cost of N95 mask-making The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has collaborated with multinational tech company 3M to develop a technique to reduce the amount of energy required for melt-blowing the materials needed in N95 masks and other applications. The melt-blowing process is also used for other products like furnace […]
Study names most effective alternative face coverings
March 1st, 2022
A selection of commercially available face coverings. Photo: Debora Cartagena, USCDCP. As the Omicron variant surges, the CDC is expected to issue more robust mask guidelines. When PPE is not available many people resort to homemade alternatives, such as bandanas and neck gaiters. Seshadri Ramkumar, a professor in Texas Tech University’s Department of Environmental Toxicology, […]
Verus International acquires controlling interest in N95 mask and biohazard suit manufacturer
April 17th, 2020
Verus International Inc. has acquired a controlling 51 percent interest in ZC Top Apparel Manufacturing Inc., a Philippines-based maker of reusable N95 fabric masks and biohazard suits. ZC Top produces a premium mask that is N95 compliant and constructed of a washable shell and a multi-layer filter than can provide protection for three days before […]