Medical
Expert's Opinion
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown
Armbrust American Adds Meltblown Manufacturing
Manufacturer began producing surgical and N95 masks in 202001.21.21
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Medical | Middle East/North Africa
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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 governments01.19.21
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Medical
Fitesa Develops Antiviral Line
Fitesa Shield AV inactivates 99% of Coronavirus in 15 minutes01.07.21
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China | Medical | Middle East/North Africa | Spunbond
Jofo Finalizes SAAF Acquisition
Chinese manufacturer buys 70% stake in Saudi nonwovens producer12.30.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical
Record Mask Production from BelEmsa
Belarus-based hygiene manufacturer increases mask production to 200 million pieces per month12.17.20
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Chemicals/Adhesives | Medical
3M Offers Next Generation Silicone Adhesives
New medical nonwoven tape features longer wear times12.16.20
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Market Data | Medical
Freedonia Study Tracks Medical Nonwovens
Covid-19 boosts healthcare and wipes nonwovens, hurts those used for durable goods12.10.20
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Composite | Medical | Nanotechnology | Spunbond
Filti Launches NF95 Respirator
Respirator is made with a spunbond, nonwoven and nanofiber composite media12.09.20
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Green/Sustainability | Medical
Medline Launches Healthcare Sustainability Programs
Introduces a Green Product Portfolio and a Sustainable Packaging Lab12.07.20
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Hygiene Film/Components | Medical
New Elastic Laminate for Masks Solves Elongation Challenges
Elamask by Texol provides for high speed production and long term user comfort12.02.20
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Medical
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Medical | Meltblown | Spunbond
Nonwovens Institute Receives Grant
Nearly $400,000 grant will be used to investigate improving the properties of materials for masks and respirators11.23.20
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Medical
Medline to Ramp Up Mask Production
Level-one ear loop procedure masks to be made at Georgia site starting next year11.19.20
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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 McHenry11.17.20
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Medical
HanesBrands Surgical Face Mask Receives Authorization by U.S. FDA
Proprietary mask developed in conjunction with NC State's Nonwovens Institute, UNC at Chapel Hill and UNC Health11.10.20
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Contracts/Awards | Medical
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Medical
Daddybaby Face Masks Earn Certification
Chinese diaper manufacturer pivoted to face masks early on in the pandemic11.04.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Meltblown | North America
Fallon, Shawmut Partner on New N95 Mask Production Facility in Massachusetts
Operation awarded $2.7 million Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (MERT) grant from Commonwealth of Massachusetts10.21.20
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Facilities/Capacity | Medical | Western Europe
Essity Accelerates Face Mask Production
Will launch type II and type IIR face masks in several European markets this month10.16.20
