Health & Wellness

The CDC has officially updated its mask usage recommendations to include layering, something that public health experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, as well as government officials, have previously suggested. Certain mask combinations, however, should not be used...

In November, we reported that ASTM International, an independent organization that develops and implements technical standards, has been working with manufacturers and health experts to develop a set of standards for consumer face masks. We now have a better idea what those will look like...

After the ups and downs of 2020, promo professionals are feeling unsure of which products will be trending in 2021 and where to find sales. Not only are some industries still thriving, but they’re on track to do more business than ever. Read on to learn which ones to target and the products that pair with them...

President Biden’s COVID-19 Response Team is working on the logistics of sending millions of face masks to U.S. citizens. The plan is still in the early stages, but some of the administration’s top health experts have been discussing its viability. It's similar to a plan the Trump administration considered but ultimately scrapped in 2020...

PRINTING United Alliance today voiced its support for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute’s campaign called “This is Our Shot,” which includes NAM’s first public service announcement, “I Love Frank.” The campaign showcases why manufacturers are rolling up their sleeves to get a COVID-19 vaccine—to protect their family, coworkers and the…

SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., announced a new partnership with WonderWink to offer health care scrubs as part of SanMar’s expansive product offering. The partnership marks SanMar’s entrance to the health care apparel space, combining the company’s extensive distribution network and industry expertise with WonderWink’s innovative design, product quality and fashionable styling. With a passion for corporate…

While the CDC is reportedly studying the effectiveness of double-masking and has yet to issue any official guidance on it, the support for it from Dr. Anthony Fauci and other public health officials could potentially lead to new demand from customers looking for face masks...

We're not sure how it took so long to figure out, but finally someone thought of putting Bluetooth earbuds into a face mask. MaskFone, a face mask that not only features a Bluetooth headset and earbuds, but a five-layer filtration system. In short, it’s stylish and extremely functional...

Another person is being charged with fraud after failing to deliver on a large PPE order. This time, it’s a Philadelphia man accused of scamming more than $700,000 from two New York companies. Guaravjit Singh reportedly said that his business had connections to a Chinese medical gown manufacturer, and agreed to sell 1.5 medical gowns totaling about $7.125 million...

In the spring, when PPE products like hand sanitizer were in low supply from traditional manufacturers, alcohol distilleries stepped in and used their own facilities to help boost supply. Now, almost a year after the initial shutdowns in the U.S., those distilleries that answered the call were hit with an unexpected charge...