On 3rd May 2020, AEPC organized a webinar on “Manufacturing of PPE Products under Medical Textiles” in coordination with SITRA and ITTA. The webinar was moderated by Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC and there were 3 panelists -
- Dr. K.S. Sundararaman, Chairman ITTA
- Dr. Prakash Vasudevan, Director, SITRA
- Mr. Prasenjeet, Consultant Lectra
Dr. Sundararaman explained what it means by PPE products, and body coveralls. The webinar covered topics like the fabric used for making PPE products (body coverall), machinery and equipment required for making PPE, testing standards, and guidelines for PPE fabric and PPE products. Availability of different types of PPE fabrics and seam sealing tape. Why hot air heat sealing is required and cold sealing (self-adhesive tapes) are not acceptable. Panelists have also shared the productivity of a heat-sealing machine.
Dr. K.S. Sundararaman and Dr. Prakash Vasudevan answered questions asked by participants.
