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PurThread wins 2013 American Technology Award

PurThread Technologies, a life-science and performance-fabric firm, has been awarded the 2013 American Technology Award in Advanced or Technology Manufacturing by the TechAmerica Foundation at the Technology and Government gala dinner last month in Washington, attended by hundreds of industry and government leaders. The American Technology Awards recognise the best products and services from across the technology industry, as evaluated by industry experts and technology leaders.

10th July 2013

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Durham, NC

Medical/Hygiene

PurThread Technologies, a life-science and performance-fabric firm, has been awarded the 2013 American Technology Award in Advanced or Technology Manufacturing by the TechAmerica Foundation at the Technology and Government gala dinner last month in Washington, attended by hundreds of industry and government leaders.

The American Technology Awards recognise the best products and services from across the technology industry, as evaluated by industry experts and technology leaders.

Shawn Osborne, the TechAmerica Foundation chairman, said: “We congratulate PurThread for their outstanding work and their commitment to innovation. They were outstanding in their category, which included tremendous innovations. We thank them for their contribution to the growth and innovation of our vibrant industry.”

Antimicrobial technology

PurThread’s category win singled out excellence in a product or service dedicated to the integration of technology in the manufacturing process. It is particularly focused on the rapid transfer of science and technology into manufacturing products and processes.

PurThread, dedicated to developing textiles to reduce bioburden in the healthcare environment, developed an innovative process that embeds antimicrobial properties into raw textile materials, before the fibres are spun into yarn and woven into fabrics. This ensures the effects of the PurThread active ingredient will not wash off or wear out over time.Currently, PurThread develops scrubs, lab coats, privacy curtains and linens with antimicrobial properties, as well as base layers and polo shirts.

“We’re thrilled to have our antimicrobial technology recognised with this American Technology Award,” commented Bill O’Neill, PurThread vice president of infection control applications. “While our technology protects fabrics from bacteria and other organisms, our goal is always to develop products that improve the patient environment. This award affirms that PurThread is on the right track. ”

The TechAmerica Foundation

The Foundation educates industry executives, policy makers and opinion leaders on the promise of technological innovation to advance prosperity, security and the general welfare. Launched in 1981, the Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan affiliate of TechAmerica, which is the leading voice and resource for the US technology industry.

The TechAmerica Foundation disseminates award-winning industry, policy and market research covering topics such as US competitiveness in a global economy, innovation in government, and other areas of national interest. It also organises conferences and seminars to explore pertinent issues with government and industry representatives and to share the Foundation’s findings.

www.purthread.com

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