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Bioagents and textiles
October 23rd, 2023
Medical and military needs are coming together in a shared requirement for fabrics that offer protection against biological threats in healthcare environments and, for warfighters, the threat posed by chemical warfare. The challenges faced are complex; protection against multiple agents could be needed, and the agents may even be unknown. Against such obstacles, the development […]
Kappler offers an economical disposable biohazard suit
May 25th, 2018
Protective apparel maker Kappler has developed an economical suit to protect healthcare responders against the Ebola virus and other biohazards. Technicaltextiles.net reports that the NFPA-certified suit, ProVent Plus, a use-and-dispose product, provides protection for emergency responders and healthcare workers faced with Ebola-infected body fluids and other biohazards. The product is distinctive for being economical and […]