On his hundredth day in power, New York Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19On his 100th day in service, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor's itinerary for the day has been cancel...
11 Apr, 2022, 09.12 PM IST
Pune-based start-up develops mask that inactivates novel coronavirus particles that come in contact with itThese masks are coated with anti-viral agents known otherwise as virucides.
15 Jun, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
A 3D-printed mask that attacks coronavirusA Pune-based startup in collaboration with Technology Development Board (TDB) of the department of science and technology has developed a s...
15 Jun, 2021, 11.09 AM IST
Livinguard AG donates antiviral masks worth Rs 15 crores to IndiaLivinguard AG has always aimed to protect the health and well-being of people and the planet with their hygiene solutions. As part of this ...
12 May, 2021, 03.16 PM IST
Anti-viral coating on face masks may kill coronavirus, UK study findsAccording to 'The Daily Telegraph', the invisible coating on facemasks attacks the virus by rapturing its outer layer, effectively eliminat...
15 Feb, 2021, 09.38 AM IST
Do 'self-cleaning' elevator buttons really work? Experts say there is no way to know for sureIt would be difficult to catch the virus from surfaces like an elevator button.
04 Dec, 2020, 06.16 PM IST
Textiles could be our saviour amid the pandemic: Welspun’s Dipali GoenkaClothing is considered to be one's second skin. It is not surprising that during the pandemic, demand of antimicrobial products has surged ...
23 Nov, 2020, 02.22 PM IST
It may be an intriguing idea, but how useful are masks with anti-viral coating?There haven't been enough rigorous independent studies to establish the effectiveness.
11 Nov, 2020, 06.20 PM IST
This face mask with anti-viral layer can deactivate novel coronavirusThe idea is to modify mask fabrics with anti-viral chemicals that can sanitise exhaled, escaped respiratory droplets.
30 Oct, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
IIT Delhi startups launch antiviral protection kitThe antiviral kit consists of a novel Clensta protection lotion and hand sanitiser; E-TEX Kawach Antiviral T-Shirt and Kawach Mask. The pro...
02 Oct, 2020, 04.20 PM IST
This biodegradable mask resists pathogens, and has the goodness of neem, turmeric & basilThe 'pavitrapati' mask can be reused up to three washing cycles.
15 Jun, 2020, 05.45 PM IST
Textile cos look to ride hygiene waveAs India learns to live with the virus, textile companies are keen to develop new products like anti-viral fabrics, masks, and other goods ...
11 Jun, 2020, 08.52 AM IST
Textile firms want a piece of the growing hygiene products pieLeading textile maker Arvind Limited will be launching a fabric it claims could destroy coronaviruses when droplets containing viral load l...
10 Jun, 2020, 09.39 PM IST
Masks to help fashion brands beat pandemic bluesSeveral apparel makers and fast-moving consumer goods companies had earlier stepped up to produce medical-grade masks as a philanthropic ac...
09 May, 2020, 12.21 AM IST
Covid-19 Impact: Stylish face mask is the new focal accessory of India’s top fashion brandsSeveral apparel makers and fast-moving consumer goods companies had earlier stepped up to produce medical-grade masks as a philanthropic ac...
08 May, 2020, 08.43 PM IST
Tiruppur units eye $2-billion opportunity from PPE businessAbout 200 units in the Tamil Nadu town currently make personal protective equipment, mostly to serve the needs within India. Industry body ...
21 Apr, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
IIT Guwahati researchers develop affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for PPEIn an attempt to safeguard healthcare workers and citizens from current coronavirus crisis and other infectious diseases, the research grou...
13 Apr, 2020, 01.51 PM IST