What is ViroShield Protective Fabrics?

ViroShield is an anti-viral finished protective fabric by Morarjee Textiles (India based vertically integrated textile company). ViroShield protective fabric is made using eco-friendly organic cotton.

According to the source, ViroShield meets anti-viral efficacy of 99.99 percent on all corona strains including COVID-19, as per ISO18184 anti-viral test and Bacteriostatic efficacy test ISO 20743. The fabrics have a special chemical molecule that destroys the envelope cell wall of the virus, and as a result, the virus dies. Thus, it helps in minimizing the chance of re-transmission of pathogens by killing viruses and bacteria upon contact with the fabric.

ViroShield range of protective finishes developed by Morarjee textiles in collaboration with Australia-based Health Guard Corporation Pvt Ltd.

Viroshield protective fabrics

ViroShield is compatible with all textile substrates, gives protection from droplets and fluids, and is made using eco-friendly organic cotton. In addition to being anti-viral and anti-bacterial, the finish is anti-odour, hygienic, skin compatible, non-irritating, and has no impairment on hand feel.

The anti-viral finish on the fabric persists up to 30 home/laundry washes at 40 degree centigrade, the India-based company said.

"In today's situation, safe and resistant fabrics are key to normal life, and we present the fabrics with anti-viral finishes in our ViroShield range," said Morarjee Textiles MD Rajendar Rewari.

More reading: Covid-19: Positive test results for anti-viral textile finish imminent


References: 
Fibre2Fashion.com

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