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Fabric solutions for COVID-19 protection

More than ever, personal protection is needed for medical staff to ensure they are more protected while working within coronavirus risk environments. This page gives you a concrete overview of available fabrics that we can provide to help protect our frontline heroes.

Make the right protective workwear decisions

We recognize the urgency for medical personal protection solutions. Some organisations might have a clear understanding of their needs, while others are looking for some support to come to the best solution for them. We work closely together with all European partners of the protective workwear value chain - from garment makers to industrial laundries to distributors - to support you in making a choice that truly fits your needs. Please feel free to contact us with any type of questions.

Reusable & water-repellent

Fabrics for medical gowns

We've noticed an upcoming trend of hospitals, nursing and care homes in Europe using reusable, water-repellent gowns instead of disposable gowns. Reusable, water-repellent medical gowns can be made with our lightweight Tecawork® fabrics.

Comfort
Provides a greater wearer comfort thanks to its breathability and lightweight.
Cost of ownership
This fabric can be laundered at least 50 times and becomes cheaper than disposables with a one-time usage purpose.
Sustainable
Compared to disposables, this fabric is very sustainable thanks to the reusable washing element, its lower eco-footprint, and it minimizes medical waste.
Security of supply
The majority of its supply chain is conducted locally/regionally and has a very limited impact from international circumstances.

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Workwear

Fabrics for medical care

Extensive shifts of medical and health professionals increase the demand for medical care uniforms. We provide a wide portfolio of high-quality workwear fabrics, suitable for hospitals, nurseries and doctor practices. From polyester/cotton to 100% sustainable solutions.

Comfort
Provides a greater wearer comfort thanks to its breathability and lightweight.
Durable in bright white
The brightest and most durable white fabrics available in the market.
Better crease recovery
During the industrial laundering process.
Long-lasting
The fabrics show no limitations in expected use looking at its performances on colour, strength, shrinkage, or resistance to pilling or abrasion.
100% Sustainable
We developed the next generation workwear fabrics with a significantly lower environmental impact. These fabrics are 100% sustainable; made from 100% TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres from sustainably sourced wood and 100% mechanically recycled polyester from PET bottles.

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Non-certified

Fabrics for community masks

In many European countries, citizens are obliged to use face coverings when entering public spaces. In most public situations, non-certified community masks offer some protection against the spread of the coronavirus. These non-medical masks can be used for communities with no special need for medical protection. Non-certified masks can be made with our lightweight Tecawork® fabrics.

Read more about our fabrics for community masks on this page.

THE FABRICS' BENEFITS

Breathability
Lightweight
Washable
Sustainable

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A strong value chain

While we are a global company, our focus markets are scattered globally across many different industries. We've always seen this as one of our strengths, but never more so than right now. As a result of our global approach, we’re used to looking beyond borders. We believe it’s critical now to cultivate a boundless mind, learn from successful initiatives in certain countries, and implement them as soon as possible in other countries. We urge other companies who form a valuable link in the European PPE value chain to join us in this mindset.

At TenCate Protective Fabrics, we develop fabrics that enable you and your colleagues to excel in what you do best. Our protective fabrics are safe and comfortable, both in high and low-risk environments. Offering the best protection and comfort in hazardous situations is our goal, making workers feel safe and confident.

Do you need help?

Do you need help with your medical personal protecting clothing selection, or do are you looking for need more tailored solutions? Our specialists all over Europe are happy to help!

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