CONTENTS BRIEFINGS 6 First impressions Essential socializing 8 Swatches Retractable fabric roof for Roland-Garros; decorative tensile membrane walkway; NASA collection for Apollo 13 anniversary; social distancing innovations; masks in fashion; PPE education; AKAS fabrics pass the test; breakthroughs in advanced textiles; news, people, and new IFAI members. FOCUS 50 Advanced Textiles Unmasking face covers: Why new specifications and standards are needed for PPE. 54 World Views Going to extremes: Developments in geotextiles, renewable energy and recreation stem from Australia's extreme environment. 60 Expo unveiled Quick FAQs about IFAI Virtual Expo 2020. RESOURCES WANT MORE? WE HAVE IT! Check out Specialty Fabrics Review online. www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 7 Calendar of Events 57 Marketplace 58 New Products 4 REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2020 0920RV_p1-24.indd 4 8/26/20 9:12 PMhttp://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com