Resources for Accessing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Additive America
“Our face shield offers full-face protection, offering the wearer a lightweight, comfortable, interchangeable and durable protection that is suitable for on the job or on the go.”
Easy Masks
“Our machine washable face masks are comfortable and easy to wear, giving you and your employees the peace of mind to safely get back to work. Smaller orders can be placed in our online shop, and larger wholesale inquiries can be requested on the wholesale page. The masks are made in High Point, NC.”
Nufabrx
Textile technology brand Nufabrx (based here in NC) has introduced a 99% antimicrobial, reusable, washable face mask called THERAMASKS. This unique, patented face mask tests above 95% on Viral and Bacteria filtration and has shipped nationwide to federal government and military agencies, corporate entities, and distributors. Click here to place an online order.
PRM Filtration
PRM Filtration, the online eCommerce store for NC-based Product Recovery Management, Inc., has a number of PPE supplies in stock, including face masks (both civilian- and medical-grade), gloves, hand sanitizer, sanitizing spray, and isolation gowns.
Supply-Chain Support: Businesses Interested in Producing or Donating PPE
The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is building a database of companies with certain capabilities during this critical time. There are more than 20 critical supplies needed to respond to COVID-19. If your company currently does or can quickly begin production, please complete this form.
The Carolina Textile District (CTD) is helping manufacturers and suppliers in transitioning their production to prototype and producing medical supplies. They are taking provider requests for PPE as well. and are fielding these requests and offers here.
For general information regarding the production of PPE, the newly created GetUsPPE organization is fielding both donation and production offers and materials and has information about PPE creation.