AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.
AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.#
The association said that there is little guidance for manufacturing or selecting face coverings for general use.
AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.#
Surgical masks, respirators, and other medical personal protective equipment (PPE) are not addressed in the face covering guidance; these items are regulated by separate
standards and requirements.
AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.#
The ad hoc group, including experts in textiles, manufacturing, filtration, safety, and testing, met throughout April and May 2020 to develop a draft document. That document was then submitted to AATCC for ballot and eventual publication.
AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.#
The draft guidance is currently being balloted as an
AATCC monograph, with results expected by early July.
AATCC, a not-for-profit association serving textile professionals, has announced that in response to the situation where face coverings are recommended in many areas, but quality and performance vary widely, an ad-hoc group of industry stakeholders convened to provide much-needed guidance. This guidance is voluntary and for non-medical face coverings.#
Considerations included in the draft are intended to help manufacturers more efficiently design and produce face coverings for general purpose (non-medical) use. It may also serve as a useful resource for those sourcing face coverings for general use.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JL)