The Canopy Respirator was named the winner of this year’s RISE Innovation Award winner at INDA’s virtual RISE conference in September. The annual award recognizes innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry which use advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems and advance the usage of nonwovens. 

The Canopy Respirator is an innovative respirator that is fully mechanical, non-electrostatic with a filter designed for superior breathability while offering the wearer facial transparency. The breakthrough respirator features 5.5 mm water column resistance at 85 liters (three cubic feet) per minute, two-way filtration and a pleated filter that contains more than 500 square centimeters of surface area. The patented Canopy respirator resists fluids, and eliminates fogging of eyeglasses.

“We are honored and humbled! Thanks to INDA for advocating domestic PPE production, and to the INDA member companies who have played a key role as partners to make Canopy a reality,” said Joe Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Canopy. 

Other nominees for the Award included John Mansville for their Evalith® 1000 Series, an innovative Alpha Binder that is a formaldehyde-free, high bio-carbon content, toxic-free binder formulation, and TiGuard, LLC for their Fiber Coated, Heat Sealable, Breathable, Hybrid Membrane, Protective Fabric.