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Aries Face Masks Meet ASTM Standards

Coverings proven effective for workplace safety

Karen McIntyre, editor 04.13.21
Medical | North America

Homtex Receives FDA Approval for Surgical Masks

Alabama-based company has the capacity to produce 700 million surgical masks and 20 million NIOSH N95 masks annually

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.16.21
Medical

Hudson Valley Mask Company Launches Double Filter Face Masks

Mask design combines two-layer filtration in four layers that incorporate meltblown and spunbond fabrics

Tara Olivo, associate editor 03.10.21
Face Masks in Asia

Increasing demand, fueled by pandemic and pollution concerns, lead to widespread investment

Karen Bitz-McIntyre, Editor 03.04.21
Medical

Freudenberg Masks Gain FDA Approval

Masks reach ASTM level 3 standards

02.15.21
Medical

Honeywell Delivered 225 Million Masks in December

N95 respirators and surgical masks sent to U.S. health care systems as well as federal and state governments

01.19.21
Hygiene Film/Components | Medical

New Elastic Laminate for Masks Solves Elongation Challenges

Elamask by Texol provides for high speed production and long term user comfort

12.02.20
Facilities/Capacity | Medical | North America

United Sewing Automation Produces U.S.-Sourced and Manufactured PPE Face Masks

Mt. Airy, NC, facility gets a visit from U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry

11.17.20
Medical

Daddybaby Face Masks Earn Certification

Chinese diaper manufacturer pivoted to face masks early on in the pandemic

11.04.20
Medical

Suominen and Partners Develop Face Masks with Verifiable Authenticity

Finnish nonwovens producer collaborates with Screentec Oy and TrueMed Oy

10.07.20
Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe

Thrace Completes Surgical Masks Investment Plan

Production lines in Greece, Scotland and Ireland produce a total of approximately 1.5 million masks per day

10.05.20
Filtration | Medical

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Masks Certified as Medical Products

External lab tests confirm a filtration efficiency of more than 98% in aerosol separation

09.29.20
Medical

Fameccanica, Luxottica Begin Production of Face Masks in Italy

First batch of over 3.5 million masks have already been delivered

09.15.20
Machinery and Equipment

Andritz Offers Line for Respiratory Masks

Line can be customized for different layers of protection

08.06.20
FTC Acts Against Online Sellers of Face Masks and Other PPE

Agency calling out false shipment, in-stock claims during pandemic

08.05.20
Medical | North America

Freudenberg, Nonwovens Institute Partner to Make Face Masks

Masks will be supplied to UNC system universities, NC government organizations and hospitals

07.28.20
Medical

Acteev Technology Used in Surgical Masks Shows Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2

Nanofiber and microfiber nonwoven masks also have Level III filtration properties

07.13.20
Filtration | Medical | Turkey

Mogul Nonwoven Earns Label for Covid-19 Approved Masks

Madaline 80g complies with requirements set for breathability and particle filtration capacity

07.06.20
Filtration | Medical

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Filter Media Included in Buff Brand Face Masks

Tests conducted on the single-use filters have shown a 98% bacterial filtration efficiency

07.02.20
Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown | Western Europe

Berry Partners with Medicom on Face Masks

Nonwovens manufacturer will invest in a new meltblown line at one of its U.K. based facilities

06.29.20
Filtration | Medical | Spunbond | Western Europe

Colback Nonwovens Used as Support Layer in Face Masks

Low & Bonar responds to shortage of PPE in the Netherlands

06.23.20
Medical

Jacob Holm, Under Armour Partner to Make Masks

Sontara production up 65% amidst Coronavirus crisis

05.28.20
Sonobond Ultrasonics Can Help Increase Production Speeds for Masks

Ultrasonic waves produce sealed edges and secure barrier seams

05.12.20
Mitsui, Nagoya University Partner to Make 3D Masks

Reusable design uses Mitsui meltblown nonwovens

05.12.20
Schott & Meissner Promotes Machinery for Nonwoven Masks

Assembly line has an output of up to 70 masks per minute

05.12.20
Ontex will Begin Making Masks In September

Hygiene manufacturer will make 80 million masks per year

05.12.20
RKW Donates Masks

5000 items donated to nursing care sites in Germany

05.11.20
Chinese Diaper Company to Provide Face Masks Globally

Daddybaby has already provided over 30 million civilian-use face masks in China and over 2 million in other countries

05.11.20
Hong Kong Government to Distribute Reusable Masks to All Citizens

The CuMask was developed by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles & Apparel

05.07.20
Drylock to Make Masks in Spain

Partners with government to make 100,000 masks per day

05.07.20
Freudenberg to Commercialize Face Masks

Online sales will begin on Vileda e-commerce site

05.06.20
Face Masks on the Rise

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Karen McIntyre, Editor 05.05.20
Medical

IHSAN's Cotton Spunlace to be Used in Face Masks

Company will apply antibacterial agent on the fabric to make the masks more effective

04.30.20
Biax-Fiberfilm Expands Meltblown Capacity

Adds lines in old K-C plant in Neenah, WI

04.24.20
Medical

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Receives Contract for Mask Material

Company partners with French government to supply media for 100 million masks

04.23.20
Essity’s Sales Up 10% in Q1

COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sharp increase in sales in personal care markets

Nonwovens Industry Staff 04.23.20
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reports Sales Decline

Net sales fall 5.2 %

Nonwovens Industry Staff 04.23.20
NatureWorks Supports NWI Mask Efforts

Donates Ingeo resin to NCSU effort to make 10 million masks

04.22.20
Johns Manville Starts Making Face Mask Material

Meltblown made in Mississippi exceeds BFE, VFE requirements

04.21.20
P&G Canada Donates Funds, Essential Products

Aid will go to health care workers and Canadians in need

04.20.20
CMPC Increases Mask Production in Brazil, Peru and Mexico

Chilean hygiene manufacturer acquires five machines to manufacture surgical-type masks

04.17.20
Berry Increases U.S. Meltblown Capacity for Face Mask Material

Also launches a new composite media for face mask applications in Europe

04.17.20
EDANA, European Associations Call for Collective Action from EU in Covid-19 Response

Industry is pushing capacity limits to meet huge rise in demand for PPE, masks

04.16.20
RKW Joins Forces to Make Masks

Partners with bandage manufacturer to develop and make FFP-2 protective masks

04.16.20
Eastern Europe/Russia | Medical

SIBUR, Netkanika Expand Partnership to Supply Medical Products

Polypropylene supplier, nonwovens producer to meet increased demand

04.15.20
CCS Offers High Speed Mask Machine

Line makes 600-800 pieces per minute

04.14.20
Ford, 3M Partner in Mask Production

Production started in Michigan

04.14.20
Western Europe

Sandler to Add New Line for Face Mask Materials

Investment will allow company to make material for 800 million masks

04.14.20
Web Industries' Omega Systèmes Earns Approval for COVID-19 Face Mask Production

900,000 masks to be distributed to France-based food manufacturers, supermarkets and nursing homes

04.13.20
Tredegar Increases Film Output for Face Masks, N95 Respirators

Supplier also produces a line of elastic laminate solutions for ear loops and headbands for face masks, N95 respirators and face shields

04.13.20