Adaptation du procédé de production des structures textiles tendues pour la création de séparateurs intérieurs de protection contre le COVID-19 [ Adaptation of the production process for tensile textile structures for the creation of interior dividers for protection against COVID-19]

Separating curtains, erected for the purpose of protecting patient privacy in the hospital environment, represent a high source of transmission of pathogenic microorganisms, according to the Committee on Nosocomial Infections of Quebec (CINQ). Indeed, the separators are very regularly touched and handled by patients, their families and healthcare personnel. The maintenance frequency of the separators varies from one establishment to another. The recommendation of the Ministry of Health and Social Services sets a minimum frequency of once a month. This project aims to adapt existing textile structures with hydrophobic surface properties allowing for quick and effective cleaning. Without completely replacing sanitary washing, disinfection of the separator on the surface, thanks to the vaporization of a cleaning agent, would already be a considerable gain in limiting contamination. An adaptation of the production stages and a modification of the various current stations and processes will be necessary to achieve the required requirements. It is expected that this type of product will be very widely requested for multiple applications, outside the hospital environment, such as the school environment, commercial environment, etc.