Medical & Surgical

Rapid growth expected for medical textiles
The protection of medical personnel, particularly in surgical settings, from viral exposure has never been more important Textiles are widely used in health and hygiene applications in both medical and …

Global perspectives on the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned from COVID-19
In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the supply chain challenges this global emergency has presented for the manufacture of critical nonwoven-intensive products, such as personal protective equipment …

Microban continues growth in Europe with new strategic distributor, Eigenmann & Veronelli
Microban® International, the global leader in antimicrobial and odor control and prevention solutions, announced early January 2019 that they reached an agreement with Eigenmann & Veronelli SPA for distribution of …
SILVADUR™ antimicrobials from Dow Microbial Control earns certification from global textile industry safety standard organization, Bluesign®
Dow Microbial Control, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, announced in August that its patented antimicrobial technology for textiles and apparel – SILVADUR™ Antimicrobials – has been certified …


Processing antimicrobial fibers
By Mark Smith, Fibre Extrusion Technology
Demand for antimicrobial fibers, textiles and apparel is forecast to continue its strong growth, with consumer demand fueled by growing awareness of the importance of personal hygiene and the health risks posed by certain microorganisms.