personal protective equipment (PPE)
G-Star Raw Launches Protective Face Masks
G-Star Raw is launching face masks that filter out 99.6 percent of particles, bacteria, viruses and pollution…
Knitting Mills Turn Technical Expertise Into Tools for PPE Innovation
As demand changes, knitting mills are transitioning their manufacturing expertise for use in PPE, in some…
COVID-19 Wipes Out $181M in Hanesbrands’ First-Quarter Revenue
With sales and profits plummeting in the first quarter from the pandemic, Hanesbrands is pivoting deeply into…
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LA On-Demand Manufacturer ‘Busier Than Ever’ Amid PPE Ramp Up
On-demand manufacturers in Los Angeles have run with the opportunity to showcase their adaptability as the…
As Global Virus Cases Soar Past 3 Million, New Efforts Rush Masks Into Action
A trio of new initiatives will increase the market supply of medical and consumer-grade face masks.
LA Manufacturing CEO Offers a Peek Into the PPE Pivot
The need for PPE is growing, and the fashion sector is stepping up to the plate to fulfill the needs of…
Kizik Donates 1,000 Pairs of Shoes to Front Line Workers
The CDC says shoe soles can contribute to spreading the coronavirus, and Kizik's hands-free design may help…
IBrands CEO Sees PPE Becoming a Wardrobe and Cultural Staple for Years to Come
IBrands is on a mission to produce 10 million masks by establishing a secure supply chain in China, where it…
COVID-19: Jeans Brands Step Up to Fight Food Scarcity and PPE Shortages
Guess, 7 For All Mankind and American Eagle are among the well-known brands offering financial support in the…
How Denim Brands Are Re-strategizing Earth Day Promotions During COVID-19
Denim brands such as Triarchy, DL1961 and Ética are shifting their focus from sales to conversations to mark…
Coronavirus Spreads Like Wildfire But This Device Zaps 99.5 Percent From Shoe Soles
As people walk, they collect and spread pathogens on the soles of their shoes and aerosolize the virus, too…
From Health Care Workers to Consumers, PPE Supply Looks to Meet Desperate Demand
As the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelms the U.S. health system, apparel industry players are stepping in to…
Resonance Pumps Out PPE, Talks On-Demand Manufacturing in COVID-19 World
While this moment is a painful one, it should also be an opportunity for brands to take stock of their supply…
Adidas and Carbon 3D-Print Face Shields for COVID-19
The pair wanted to make PPE that "can be sanitized and reused, with the hopes of eliminating waste during a…
Here’s How Apparel and Textile Factories Are Adapting to a Virus-Riddled World
Some factories are offering workers a premium, like 'hazard pay,' because they are concerned about their own…