Filtration
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PP Yarn for Filtration
DREF spun polypropylene yarns are largely consumed in the manufacture of wound filters supplied to the domestic filtration sector. Suitability of alternative spinning systems can be explored to establish their …
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Nonwovens to take center stage
INDA, the Association for the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, will convene the nonwovens industry at its triennial IDEA conference and exhibition, March 28-31, 2022, in Miami Beach, Florida. IDEA22 expects to …
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Masking strategy to counter infection
With COVID-19 now making its third major wave with Omicron, even vaccine-boosted people have been infected with this variant, demanding countermeasures such as the use of masks, avoiding gatherings and …
![Fiber arrangement for facemask materials](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ-052021-NanofiberFacemask-335x186.jpeg)
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COVID-19 Update: Texas Tech researchers author study using new standardized mask filtration testing to evaluate effectiveness of alternative facial coverings
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading worldwide, International Fiber Journal is tracking stories relevant to the textile fiber industry. Facemasks, personal protective equipment, medical supplies and wipes are among the fiber-intensive technologies …
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Creating a more breathable, reusable N95 mask
NatureWorks, Nonwovens Institute collaboration produces an innovative new filter media As the world faces a critical shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, a …