Field Notes: How Fabric Is Helping Save the Planet

Drastic times call for drastic measures, and in the case of the coronavirus pandemic and textiles, that means stepping up production in times of desperate need. That’s why fabric firm Burlington, part of Elevate Textiles, said it will increase production of its Maxima Medical Barrier collection, its line of health-care fabrics, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The firm has been in the medical business manufacturing fabrics for more than 40 years, with its materials used for surgeon’s gowns, isolation gowns, sterilization wrapper packs, drapes, scrubs and lab coats. Its Maxima collection is a line of durable, fluid-resistant surgical fabrics engineered for performance and safety that are reusable, creating less of an impact on the environment. Allen Smith, president of Burlington, Safety Components & A&E, Americas, said the company’s “commitment to the protection of our first responders and healthcare professionals is our top priority during this global crisis.” “We have increased production of our Maxima Medical Barrier fabrics and are partnering with organizations across the industry to supply those on the front lines with the personal protective equipment needed to keep them safe amidst this outbreak. We appreciate the commitment and dedication of our workforce in Burlington plants in the U.S. and China to

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