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Textile houses step up antiviral apparel launch as Covid-19 cases spike

Companies started their journey by manufacturing reusable masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, and today, they are offering a range of PPE clothing along with fashion and casual wear

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Research shows that viruses and bacteria can remain active on textile surfaces for up to two days.

T E Narasimhan Chennai
The demand for antiviral apparel has been steadily increasing as the coronavirus pandemic induces a change in the way people look at protection & hygiene. To cater to this growing demand almost all the Indian textiles brands, including Reliance, Arvind, Aditya Birla, Donear Group, Raymond Siyaram and few start-ups have entered the market, which is expected to surpass $20.5 billion by 2026, globally. On the other side, questions are being raised on whether or not there is enough scientific data that people using them get less infections compared to others.

Companies started their journey by manufacturing reusable masks and Personal