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                  Global Antiviral Market                                            CAGR






                                                                Estimated Value             9.8%                                               Biopolysaccharide treated fabric
                                                                   $20.50 Billion
                                                                                                                                         (Nano-VTS) showed 100% efficiency



                                                                                                                                              against the novel COVID-19 virus

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 The demand for antiviral and antimicrobial products   effective in exposure for 30 minutes against   !"#  ')%  $%&  '()  *+,  -.'  -)#
 went soaring with the start of the COVID-19   SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 causing virus. It has   10  !  "  #  $  %
 pandemic. According to the Allied Market Research   been certified as safe and sustainable as all its   Billion USD  5  &  *  '  (  !)  !!  !"  VIRUS-BAC OFF, which guarantees permanent   kills 3 of the 7 currently known coronaviruses that
 Report, the global antimicrobial textiles market was   ingredients are cosmetic grade, bio-based (72%   !#  !$  !%  !&  !*  !'  !(  antiviral activity and therefore protection from the   can infect humans, COVID-19, SARS, and
 valued at $10.0 billion in 2019. However, with the   bio-based carbon (4), 26% hydrocarbon,  2%   0  ") "*  "! "'  "" "(  "# #)  "$ #!  "%  "&  risks of contamination, the company explains. The   HCoV-229E. Test data from Chinese high-level
 psychological effects of the pandemic, people are   microsilver). HeiQ is suitable for all fiber types, from   2018  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  2024  2025  2026  2027  innovative yarn was developed in the research   biosafety laboratories confirm that the fabric can kill
 buying such antiviral products as a routine.   medical nonwovens (e.g., face masks) to clothing   Year                            laboratories of the Rhodia-Solvay Group and is   100% of the COVID-19 virus within 60 minutes. The
 Therefore, the antiviral market is projected to reach   and home textiles fabrics. It has shown durability to                     distributed by Fulgar, a Made in Italy leader in the   British Virology Research Services (VRS), an
 $18.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.4%   laundering for up to at least 30 gentle washes at 60°C   antimicrobial agent which is durable to multiple   sector of high-tech and eco-sustainable yarns, which   independent third-party testing agency, confirmed
 from 2020 to 2027. However, according to Global   (140°F) ((ISO 6330 6G). It also resists on wool up to 5   home laundering. It is effective against a broad   has been working alongside Cifra in the creation of   the findings that the virus was reduced by 90% within
 Market Insights, the expected growth is $20.50 billion   dry cleanings.   spectrum of bacteria and viruses. It passes AATCC       avant-garde solutions for clothing for several   5 minutes of contact with the fabric and 99.99% after
 by 2026. Therefore, the different analysis confirms       100, JISL 1902 test methods. Saraguard-FL is also                       seasons. The yarn's antiviral properties have been   120 minutes.
 that the market has a vast potential in the upcoming   Xefco®, Australian materials science and technology   suitable for medical textiles like face masks, surgical   tested by an independent laboratory following
 years. The outbreak of the COVID-19 has resulted in   start-up, developed XViroblock™. The world's first   gowns, and other personal protective   international textile protocols found in the ISO 18184
 an increase in R&D activities for antimicrobial textiles.   thin-film antimicrobial copper surface treatment for   equipment/clothing (PPE). Saraguard-5700 is   standard (standard for determining the antiviral
 Globally, scientists and chemical manufacturers   textiles is proven to exhibit significant viricidal activity   another product launched by Sarex Chemicals. It is a   activity of textile products).
 started to develop antiviral finishes for   against SARS-CoV-2. XViroblock treated an   methanol-free antibacterial and antiviral agent which
 commercialization.   independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that   is suitable for all types of the textile substrate.
          tested textiles according to the ISO 18184 standard.   Saraguard-5700 can be applied by padding,
 Brands have begun to develop anti-odor everyday   Treated fabrics tested against influenza A virus   exhaust, soaking, and spraying methods.
 wear that does not need to be washed regularly.   Polygiene introduced VIRALOFF textile technology to   subtype H1N1 and Human Coronavirus 229E   Saraguard-5700 is a non-leaching antimicrobial   Cosmo Speciality Chemicals recently launched
 Businesses have created therapeutic textile   combat COVID-19. Typically, it is applied to the fabric   showed a reduction of infectious virus present on the   agent and is durable to multiple home launderings. It   Healthguad Australia has also developed an antiviral   COSMOTEX AVB. It is an excellent antiviral and
 treatments aimed at preserving all types of cloth   at the finishing stage of production. Several   textiles of 99.95% and 99.9%, respectively.  shows antibacterial and antifungal activity by contact   finish for textiles tested against a broad range of   antimicrobial agent for textiles. It could be applied to
 against viruses. The desire for more detailed textures   treatments can be simultaneously applied, no   mechanism. Saraguard-5700 shows excellent   viruses such asSARS CoV 2, H1N1, and H3N2. The   different textiles, including garments, home
 promotes the need for the use of nanotechnology.   additional water or energy is needed, and the      antimicrobial activity on a nonwoven substrate.   product is free from heavy metals and certified with   furnishing, and bed linens. Cosmotex AVB kills 99.9%
 The report highlights some of the recent   environment's impact is reduced. ViralOff is proven to                                 the OEKO-TEX standard and ZDHC level 1           of pathogens and remains active against pathogens
 developments in antiviral finishes with proven efficacy   reduce tested viruses by over 99% on the material in                    compliance. It also prevents microbial build-up   even up to 50 washes and keeping the environment
 against the COVID-19 virus.   two hours per international standard ISO18184:2019                                                  known to cause foul odor and stains. The textile   hygienic and safe from foreign living objects. The
 (SARS-CoV-2, H3N2, H1N1). It can be used in almost     Sarex Chemicals has launched new antiviral finishing                       applied with this finish also maintains performance   product is biodegradable and eco-friendly. The
 any wearable product, which ranges from personal   agents for the textile sector. Sarex Chemicals is a                            after multiple washes.                           finishing agent is also free from Silver technology,
 protection equipment and scrubs for healthcare   leading Textile Chemicals Manufacturing Company   Cifra SpA launched an antibacterial and antiviral                               safe to use, compatible with detergents, and does
 workers, doctors, nurses as well as first responders   for more than 60 years. Saraguard-FL is an   athleisure collection to increase the protection for   Nano-VTS is a new fabric treated with a unique   not hamper the color fastness of fabrics. Therefore, it
 HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation, creating some   wear, to products for consumers where an antiviral                        biopolysaccharide material and can kill 100% of the   could be said that antiviral and antimicrobial textiles
 of the most effective, durable, and high-performance   economical antibacterial and antiviral agent for all   athletics. To meet the need, the Milan-based   COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) under experimental   have become commodity items around the globe.
 textile technologies in the market today. In 2020,   functionality is relevant, such as gloves and   textile substrates and their blends. Saraguard-FL can   company has designed and produced a new   conditions. Jinan Shengquan Group Share Holding   The developed finishes and fabrics have shown the
 HeiQ introduced Viroblock NPJ03, an intelligent   facemasks, as well as bedsheets and even furniture   be applied by padding, exhaust, soaking, and   generation of garments with antiviral properties made   Co., Ltd. (SQ Group), in collaboration with Hong   ability to protect the wearer from deadly viruses. With
 Swiss textile technology added to the fabric during   and handheld devices. The product is certified by   spraying methods. Saraguard-FL is a non-leaching   with the exclusive Q-SKIN yarn powered by AMNI   Kong Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI),   increased awareness of healthcare and hygiene, the
 the final stage of the textile manufacturing process.   Oeko-tex® Eco Passports and is in the process of                          has launched Nano-VTS. The newly developed       antiviral market is expected to boom further
 HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 has been tested as 99.99%   being certified by bluesign®.                                                    Nano-VTS antibacterial and antiviral fabric effectively   in the future.
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