07/09/2020 – Turning challenges into opportunities
Mask production in the age of Corona – a global view
Many Asian textile and garment suppliers are manufacturing textile masks to meet the robust global demand for masks and protective gowns.
Ahmed Jahangir, executive Director of Nishat Textile Mills, Karatschi, Pakistan: “The demand for textile masks worldwide will continue even after the pandemic is over.” © Onuchcha/stock.adobe.com
Ahmed Jahangir, executive Director of Nishat Textile Mills, Karatschi, Pakistan: “The demand for textile masks worldwide will continue even after the pandemic is over.” © Onuchcha/stock.adobe.com
Taiwan: With a total of 92 production lines, the manufacturers were able to increase their daily mask production to 13 million masks by early April. © kovop58/stock.adobe.com
India is also racing ahead in the global PPE supplies after, initially, imposing an export ban on such products. © Sasin Tipchai, Sasint/stock.adobe.com
Nextt, known for its sheets, bedding and towels, also produces hand-sanitizer gloves, face masks, face shields etc. It produces isolation gowns at its factory in India and operates a distribution center in Dallas. © Manik Mehta