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Trisit offers 3D knitted face masks
September 10th, 2020
Trisit Textiltechnologie, a textile manufacturer using 3D knitting technology, has developed a range of protective face masks to assist in the fight against COVID-19. The Achtrer Group company, which is located in Ulm, Germany, was an early adopter of Stoll flat-knitting technology for technical applications. The company is known for its 3D knitted lampshades, handbags, […]
Cifra launches Warp-Mask against COVID 19
May 19th, 2020
Lombardy, Italy-based Warp Knit (WKS) specialist Cifra SpA has recently engineered and produced a range of protective masks called Warp-Mask, which will be used to help in the country’s fight against COVID-19. Cifra CEO Cesare Citterio says the design of its hi-tech mask will be OekoTex Standard 100 certified, warp-knitted, double-layered, water-repellent, knitted in one without […]
Closca offers washable masks with disposable filters
May 11th, 2020
Spanish company Closca Design has launched an innovative protective mask. Initially conceived to protect from smog, pollution, microorganisms and pollen, the Closca Mask has found an even more urgent use and has been adapted to be effective protection against coronavirus. The six disposable filters included are the same as those used in FFP2 masks, which […]
Shima Seiki releases knitting data for WHOLEGARMENT® mask
March 23rd, 2020
In light of the recent worldwide shortage of surgical masks due to the spread of COVID-19, flat-knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki has released knitting data for producing a 3D knitted version of the masks on its WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machines. Photo: Shima Seiki. According to a report in Knitting Industry, the released data is aimed at […]
Mitsufuji launches reusable Hamon AG mask
March 23rd, 2020
Mitsufuji Corp., a company that develops and sells wearable products, has launched the Hamon AG mask, a high-performance mask that can be washed in any home washing machine up to 50 times, and reused repeatedly. Photo: Mitsufuji Corp. A report on designboom.com says that the product is made from medical fibers developed for wearables and uses […]