Textile Industry Unites to Produce PPE for the Nation

The U.S. textile industry has redefined the meaning of “material matters.” Textile executives have united to produce critical personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals and health-care workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., according to the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association that represents the U.S. textile industry. And the swift response to the crisis is what’s most impressive. “In factories across the country, textile companies are retooling production virtually overnight to produce PPE products ranging from hospital gowns, face masks and shoe covers to scrubs. The industry is playing a critical role in the nation’s manufacturing strategy and solution to help contribute to the high demand for these products,” the organization said. NCTO president and ceo Kim Glas, said, “Coordinating with local hospitals, health-care organizations, the entire U.S. production chain and federal agencies, the textile industry has been at the forefront of the incredible manufacturing effort, contributing to the country’s rapid response to the rising needs of frontline workers. “This industry has taken the lead in this effort, utilizing American manufacturing facilities and workers, despite facing many challenges in this environment. Our industry will continue to do all they can to serve the American people, frontline hospital

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