Textile innovator and speciality chemical producer Devan answers questions regarding anti-viral textile finish solutions following the growing spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the past few weeks, Devan has received a lot of questions regarding an antiviral solution for textiles against Sars-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. ‘Not a big surprise since we put BI-OME…
Carrington Textiles and its main manufacturing facility in the UK, Pincroft, have teamed up with a UK biotech firm that developed a snood with technologies that prevent and protect against airborne virus transmissions, including infections like influenza, MERS, SARS, the common cold and COVID-19. Virustatic Shield is the result of 10 years extensive research and…
Following their commitment to operate as normal following the COVID-19 outbreak, Rock Fall have announced the creation of a brand new, senior position at Rock Fall as a Materials Technologist. The role – which will involve steering Rock Fall product development into new, existing and sustainable areas – has been filled by Cathryn Widdowson. Cathryn…
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the PCIAW® know it can be stressful, and a bit daunting, managing a business according to the new governmental guidelines. New measures such as employees working from home, a ban on national and international travel and a cut back of non-essential spend can all accumulate to cause business…
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and its local partner Tezulaş Fuar are postponing the leading trade fair for Turkish Occupational Safety and Health – TOS+H EXPO in Istanbul due to the effects of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). It will now take place from 11 to 14 July 2020. It is in close cor-ordination with the Turkish Ministry of…
In the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, the PCIAW® would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the steps the association has taken in response to this pandemic. Following advice from the U.K. government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) we have responded to the outbreak with great care and consideration, taking into…
Following several years of extensive research and development, UK based PPSS Group have today launched a highly anticipated black version of their knitted high performance cut resistant fabric Cut-Text PRO. Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group said: ‘Cut-Tex PRO is a thoroughly field-tested cut resistant fabric, used to manufacture potentially lifesaving slash and cut resistant…
3DLOOK, a technology company that brings intelligence to the apparel product lifecycle with digital human body data, has joined the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW®). Uniform suppliers and manufacturers will benefit from the ability to produce better fitting clothing with the help of the 3DLOOK Body Data Platform, which is powered by its proprietary…
William Sugden and Sons Ltd have significantly increased the measures it is taking to become a more sustainable company. The Wakefield-based career and workwear specialist – which recently celebrated its 150th year, along with sister company Double TWO – has made a number of changes to the way it operates to become more sustainable. With…
British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles and Finnish textile rental service Lindström have joined forces to run a project of reusable shopping bags aiming to reduce the number of plastics used in supermarkets. The REMO Bags Project was developed in 2018 as part of a commitment from both companies to reduce the amount of textile product…
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