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Auto Brand-Made Medical Gowns

Ford Will Produce 1.3 Million Gowns Using Air Bag Materials

— April 15, 2020 — Autos
In addition to working alongside 3M to scale the production of respirations during COVID-19, Ford has devised another solution to assist with equipment solutions, using the nylon material it uses to create its air bags.

The auto company has announced that it will produce 1.3 million medical gowns using the material, which it aims to have completed by July 4th by sticking to a weekly production goal of 75,000 to start—a number that Ford hopes to grow to 100,000 as soon as possible.

Ford is collaborating with its airbag supplier Joyson Safety for the production of the medical gowns, ensuring that it has plenty of the nylon 6,6 material available. Lightweight and resistant to fluids, the material is both safe and durable for prolonged use, with each gown able to maintain its performance qualities after 50 washes.

Photo Credits: designboom, ford
Trend Themes
1. Auto-brand Medical Equipment - With the crisis brought by COVID-19, we can expect auto companies to come up with more ways to adapt their products and meet the needs of medical institutions for equipment that can help keep people safe.
2. Industrial Collaboration - Collaboration between industries in times of crisis can lead to innovative and unique solutions that benefit everyone involved.
3. Sustainable and Durable Materials - Materials like Ford’s nylon 6,6 can help provide safety and durability when it comes to protective equipment and should be considered in the production of other essential materials during this crisis.
Industry Implications
1. Auto Manufacturing - Auto manufacturing companies have the potential to greatly assist in producing equipment and resources that can help combat crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Medical Supplies - The medical supplies industry should explore partnerships with manufacturing companies to find innovative solutions that help produce essential medical equipment in times of need.
3. Textile and Materials Manufacturing - The textile and materials manufacturing industry should explore the properties of durable materials like Ford’s nylon 6,6 and examine how it can be used to create other essential products for the current crisis.
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