Avenue Textile / apparel design for reusability

Theme : Reusable PPE

Innovation relevant to : Healthcare professionals, Textile and fashion designers, Material science engineers,

Reusable PPE

Shortage of PPE increases the risk of exposure to infection by healthcare professionals. VHA developed a reusable Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) hood which is interchangeable and can be cleaned easily.

Source : Veteran Affairs

Innovation Highlights

2.5 times more effective in preventing exposure to infections
Principle: Reusable PPE

Keywords

Reusable PPE

Interchangeable PPE

Date

2021-05-20

Geography

United States

Innovation done by

Industry professionals

University researchers

other stakeholders

Mechanical engineers

Textile engineers

University researchers