TOTOWA, NJ, April 8, 2021-

Precision Textiles, a leading supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, is expanding its commitment to the development of more sustainable products with its newly launched EcoGuard material. The domestically produced, eco-friendly fabric was developed for use in personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically disposable medical isolation gowns. This material contains an additive that helps it biodegrade up to 99 percent faster than typical polypropylene gown material.

“EcoGuard adheres to our corporate mission to manufacture products that pose low environmental risk,” said Scott Tesser, president of Precision Textiles. “Isolation gowns produced with polypropylene materials can take over 600 years to biodegrade in a landfill, leading to the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The additive in our EcoGuard material accelerates the biodegradation process to approximately six years, reducing the CO² footprint that is harmful to the environment.

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