Imagine whether a clothing manufacturer can make clothes that can protect the wearer from COVID-19 contamination?

　　Anti-virus protective clothing is more than just one thing

　　Before COVID-19 changed the fashion business, antibacterial fabrics were provided as a textile, which required less washing and was more environmentally friendly. The market has the function of reducing odor-causing bacteria, and customers are told that no-wash clothes have a longer life. The sustainable clothing brand came up with a $85.00 T-shirt made from seaweed fiber and treated with peppermint oil, which brings antibacterial properties to the T-shirt, which means it does not require regular washing. Fast forward to today, the pandemic has caused these same protective qualities because they have the potential to destroy the coronavirus within minutes of contact. Although this is an exciting discovery, I do want to know whether this clothing innovation will affect the wearer’s overall chance of getting sick.

　　Swiss textile innovators explained in a recent press release how they can destroy viruses, including coronaviruses, by combining silver antibacterial technology and vesicle technology. Their technique targets the fat chromosomes that surround the virus when the virus touches the fabric and destroys it within minutes. Regarding the results of the research project, Dr. Julie McAuley, a senior researcher at the Doherty Institute, said: "Testing the effects of different disinfectants and surface treatments is a way our research can provide insights that can help stop the pandemic."

　　Yes, all clothing manufacturers should think about it

　　Studies have concluded that clothing may be the means of transmission of the virus, so relying on a lot of evidence that infectious materials can linger on fabrics.

　　Fashion manufacturers that are ready to invest in anti-virus protection will not only produce clothing that can protect workers after they return to work, but they will also work with brands to target everyday consumers. We believe that consumer demand for this kind of product and material innovation already exists. One thing clothing manufacturers need to keep in mind is that the product still needs to be attractive enough to make consumers want to buy it, which means keeping the look and feel the same.

　　Although clothing manufacturers using antibacterial fabrics have certain enthusiasm, this innovative clothing concept also has some shortcomings. The HeiQ test indicated that the solution used is likely to be inactivated after 30 washes. So how do we clean antibacterial fabrics?

　　It is doubtful whether antibacterial fabrics have the ability to change the situation for clothing manufacturers. In the long run, this may be an economically beneficial investment. It will grow exponentially in the next one or two years, so brands need to pay attention to this. For now, their products should be considered as additional protection. He suggested: Anti-viral fabrics cannot completely prevent infection. You must still wash your hands, wear a mask, and engage in social distancing.