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In the last few days I have learned a lot about medical PPE.
Gowns and Coveralls:
Gowns and Coveralls:
- Patterns can be cut on:
- Clicker dies
- Gerber (computerized pattern cutter)
- Manual pattern cutting machine
- Sewing:
- Serger machines
- Home and industrial machines with a serger stitch option
- Clear shield:
- Can be cut out on Gerber machine
- Can be cut with clicker dies
- Can be cut on a water jet
- Headgear
- Can be fabricated on 3D printers
- Can be injection molded
- Using foam prevents the headgear from being cleaned for re-use.
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ASTM is providing no-cost access to their standards for PPE.
You must register if you are a new user to their reading room, then you can access and download standards
www.astm.org/COVID-19
You must register if you are a new user to their reading room, then you can access and download standards
www.astm.org/COVID-19