Page 2 Quality requirements for PPE
Page 3 Categories of PPE
Page 4 Hazmat suits
Page 5 Face masks
Page 6 Hospital, medical gowns & scrubs
Page 7 Coats support
Page 8 Coats digital
Page 9 Gerber taskforce When producing a medical PPE garment, The main standards to follow are it is important that it adheres to highlighted below. For further internationally recognised quality and information on international PPE safety standards as this will ensure the quality standards, please refer to required protection can be achieved. World Health Organisation at who.int.
Protective Clothing – performance requirements and test methods for protective clothing against infective agents
Surgical Drapes, Gowns and Clean Air Suits, used as medical devices for patients, clinical staff and equipment – general requirements for manufacturers, processors and products, test methods, performance requirements and performance levels
Standard on Protective Clothing and ensembles for emergency medical operations
Clothing for Protection Against Contact with Blood & Body Fluids – determination of the resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood and body fluids. Test method using synthetic blood
Clothing for Protection Against Contact with Blood & Body Fluids – determination of resistance of protective clothing materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens. Test method using Phi-X174 bacteriophage
EN = European Standard - European Norm | NFPA = National Fire Protection Association | ISO = International Organization for Standardisation > Footwear covers* > Head covers* > Surgical face masks* > Surgical gowns* > Hospital gowns > Hazmat suits > Disposable personal protective apparel
*Disposable and reusable
> Scrub suits > Lab coats > Healthcare uniforms > Frontline uniforms
> Sheets > Towels > Privacy curtains > Blankets > Mattress protectors > Theatre drapes > Surgical drapes
> Blood pressure cuffs > Body bags / transport bags (ill or deceased) > Medical equipment bags > Patient lifting systems (slings) > Patient safety straps > Textile components of heart monitoring devices > Triage / medical tents & other temporary shelters The thread consumption per hazmat suit is 350 - 400 metres
• A Hazmat suit is a whole-body garment
• The disposable variation utilises polypropylene and is sewn and sealed to prevent penetration
• Hazmat suits are rated by level or type – which directly relates to the protection they offer. In Europe, the standards range from 1-6 and in the USA it is A-D
• Prices vary considerably depending on the level of protection and materials utilised
• Coats can advise you on the types of interlinings, threads and zips that would be best suited to your specific needs
Email [email protected] for PPE support & guidance The thread consumption per mask is 15 - 20 metres
• There are two types of face masks available: disposable and reusable/woven
• Disposable masks are made of a non-woven fabric and typically contain 3 layers. These layers work together to provide protection against infection droplets
• Woven/knit masks, also known as textile masks, are reusable and sewn. The design can include different properties such as anti-microbial, fluid resistant and dust filtration
• ASTM F2100 and BS EN 14683 are examples of standards used for face masks in the USA and UK
Coats can advise you on the types of threads that would be best suited to your specific needs The thread consumption per gown is 250 metres The thread consumption per hospital scrub is 150 metres
• There are two types: disposable and reusable
• Disposable gowns/scrubs are made of a non-woven fabric and are constructed predominately via a melt blowing process, with stitches on some categories
• Fabric options include spunlace, spunbond–meltblown–spunbond (SMS) and wet-laid
• Reusable gowns/scrubs are made from woven fabrics and are sewn. They can be created with different properties i.e. anti-microbial and fluid resistant
• Reusable gowns are not the preferred option as there is a risk of contamination. Due care should be taken in choosing the right fabric and washing conditions
Coats can advise you on the types of threads that would be best suited to your specific needs No matter where you are located in the world, Coats are on hand to assist you with your PPE production. Our services include:
Coats Products for PPE > Industrial Threads > Trims > Yarns > Zips
Coats Digital PPE Solutions > GSD PPE Product Libraries > FastReactPlan PPE Fast Start PPE Configuration > Intellocut PPE Cut Plans > PPE Switch Webinars
Technical Support & Training for PPE > Video Calls > Upcoming Technical Webinars > Customer Focused Seminars > Workshops
We also have the following support mechanisms to assist you:
1. A dedicated mailbox - please email [email protected] with a list of your PPE requirements and a member of our technical team will get back to you as soon as possible
2. Online application guides - visit coats.com/ppe to learn more about the considerations to take into account when producing PPE and how Coats solutions can be incorporated Our suite of PPE Fast Start solutions ensure that our customers have the very enable manufacturers to pivot to PPE best software solutions to manage their production and lay the foundations for business and mitigate the impact of a faster, more efficient and competitive COVID-19. All three of the PPE Fast Start business in the post-pandemic world. We solutions have been configured to recognise that technology will be a major support rapid, remote implementation driver in industry recovery so we have and can be fully operational and reduced the implementation time and delivering significant, measurable cost as part of our commitment to business benefits in a matter of weeks.
> GSDCost, for establishing and optimising accurate time and cost benchmarks for garment costing and manufacturing excellence, enabling staff with little or no manufacturing expertise to develop a ‘time-cost analysis’ for selected PPE products
> FastReactPlan, for production planning and control, provides manufacturers with a highly visual, intuitive solution which supports a fast, detailed and accurate order confirmation process and a production plan which is optimised for delivery, efficiency and speed
> IntelloCut, the real-time, automated fabric planning solution for optimised fabric utilisation, gives manufacturers complete control over fabric usage in the cutting room. Fast Start for PPE Packages
• Basic Quest Bundle • Planning Primary Process; 20 rows • Cutplan & Layplan • Motion-Time Standards Database • Scheduling supporting processes • Execution control • Basic PPE Product QED library • Pre-Production Critical Path/T&A • Cut plans for Selected PPE products (style/ feature)- masks, hats, gowns, • Standard reports and interfacing • Standard reports and Dashboard coveralls, scrubs • 5 concurrent users • 2 planning users and 5 tablet apps • 3 User licenses
8 man days over 2 weeks 20 man days over 4-5 weeks 16 man days over 2-3 weeks
$5,000 $12,500 $10,000 Upfront License $25,000 SaaS Subscription from $1,950 pcm SaaS Subscription from $2,250 pcm + Annual Rental $ 3,750 • Scalable with additional users, modules and training for larger/more complex manufacturers • Access to Coats Digital learning centre and product webinars • Local and global support desks
* after Coats Digital PPE investment = 50% Next steps
> To find out more about how Coats Digital PPE123 can help you pivot to PPE production and lay the foundations for a faster, more efficient and competitive business in the post pandemic world
> Get in touch with us at: [email protected] Coats have partnered with the Gerber PPE Taskforce to help connect you to the right outlets for producing PPE. This channel can be utilised when further assistance outside of Coats capabilities is required for PPE production. The main services include:
Match making those Providing raw Technical support who require PPE materials and digital and guidance to garments to those solutions for those optimise your who can supply making PPE production of PPE items
To sign up to taskforce, please visit gerbertechnology.com/covid19 Upon signing up, you will receive access to PPE production packs.
As part of the taskforce, Coats will provide high quality threads, trims, specialist products, technical support and services as well as guidance on adhering to PPE regulation for manufacturers switching their operations
Don’t forget, if you have any queries about the taskforce or PPE production please email [email protected]