In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%RMIT University researchers discovered shredded personal protective equipment strengthens concrete. Rubber gloves increased concrete streng...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
CSIR-NCL, RIL join hands to recycle COVID-19 PPE wasteThere has been a substantial increase in demand for single-use plastic items, since the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 200 tonne of COVID-19 ...
23 Sep, 2021, 08.32 PM IST
Stripped bare of orders, textile sector finds a saviour in PPE kitsThe demand for PPE wear opens a window of opportunity for small manufacturers. PPE orders brought in 72% of the textile industry’s revenue ...
07 Jul, 2021, 09.36 AM IST
Over 40 million N-95 masks, 20 million PPEs exported till now: Smriti IraniShe said the country has domestically produced over 60 million PPE suits and till October, 150 million N-95 masks from zero in March.“We di...
11 Dec, 2020, 06.26 PM IST
India’s successful journey to self-sufficiency in PPE kitsThe concerted efforts of the government, businesses and multiple stakeholders turned this crisis into a golden opportunity for indigenous m...
14 Oct, 2020, 03.12 PM IST
Is wearing PPE kit harming your skin? Apply talc, petroleum jelly for long-lasting protectionTypical moisturisers do not last long as they are designed to be absorbed into the skin.
29 Sep, 2020, 02.47 PM IST
India exported 23 lakh personal protection equipment to 5 countries in July: Health MinistryAccording to the ministry, the 'Make in India' spirit "embedded in the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan has resulted in providing resilience and...
14 Aug, 2020, 05.28 PM IST
Government mulls lifting ban on PPE export“There are demands from many markets and we have a disposable surplus of around 50 lakh PPEs that can be exported every month,” said an off...
26 Jun, 2020, 02.18 PM IST
Domestic apparel makers report 84% drop in May sales as focus shifted to manufacturing masks: CMAIA survey conducted by the apex body amongst its members at the end of May noted a decline in sales for the month. “Compared to the correspo...
05 Jun, 2020, 01.43 PM IST
Health Ministry asks states to buy PPEs from the GeM portal alsoThe Union Health Ministry has asked states to also directly buy Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) from the suppliers onboarded on the Go...
23 May, 2020, 09.39 AM IST
Dress-makers' P(i)PE dream: When a running stitch saved many from Covid-19"The cost of manufacturing a doctor-grade PPE kit could be around Rs 430 per unit; but this is retailed at around Rs 800 to Rs 900," says a...
19 May, 2020, 11.41 AM IST
Coming soon, PPE shop at airportsSuch ‘PPE Shops’ could open in all major airports via Airports Authority of India (AAI) contracts with private parties, ET has learnt. The ...
13 May, 2020, 08.04 AM IST
India produces one lakh PPEs per day, almost 50% production in Bengaluru: Govt“Bengaluru has become a major hub for PPE coverall production in the country to combat Covid-19 cases. Nearly 50% of the coverall productio...
26 Apr, 2020, 05.15 PM IST
Tens of thousands of Chinese PPE kits fail India safety testIndia continues to see a shortfall in the availability of personal protection equipment (PPE) for healthcare even as the government signifi...
16 Apr, 2020, 07.27 AM IST
0 to 12,000/day: How India scaled up PPE productionWhile supplies are being augmented via imports, domestic production too has begun picking up with the textiles ministry getting Indian non-...
08 Apr, 2020, 11.09 AM IST
India receives 1.7 lakh PPEs donated by China"Supply lines from abroad opened up today with the receipt of 1.70 lakh Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) coveralls from China which have...
06 Apr, 2020, 09.04 PM IST
COVID-19: Health Ministry asks over 10 domestic manufactures to produce PPEComponents of PPE are goggles, face-shield, mask, gloves, coverall/gowns (with or without aprons), head cover and shoe cover.
29 Mar, 2020, 07.05 PM IST