The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a virtual public workshop to examine opportunities to increase the use of reusable health care textiles (HCTs) for personal protective equipment (PPE) used in health care settings. This workshop will provide the opportunity for technical experts, policy makers, manufacturers, PPE users, and others to explore the potential benefits and feasibility of integrating more reusable HCTs into health care operations. Erika Simmons, AATCC’s Technical Director, will be presenting Reusable PPE Textiles: Policies and Standards for Manufacturers. Her presentation will highlight the test methods that specifically relate to medical textile PPE testing. She will also discuss standards for functional, aesthetic, and sustainability testing considerations.
Visit https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/reusable-health-care-textiles-for-personal-protective-equipment-a-workshop for more information!