Hospitals across the globe are experiencing critical PPE supply shortages. Team members at Duro-Last, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic roofing systems, found a way to help.
Duro-Last engineers, product development and manufacturing staff united to fabricate and manufacture isolation gowns and face masks. Utilizing expertise in manufacturing flexible PVC and fabrics, the team went from prototype to production to delivery in one week.
The gowns are made from flexible PVC making them water and fluid-repellant. The masks are washable and reusable, made from polyester and PVC. Duro-Last reformulated products and retooled processes to manufacture these supplies. For more information on Duro-Last, call 800-248-0280 or visit www.duro-last.com.
July 28, 2020
Topic Area: Press Release
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