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.
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
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