Loyal Textile Mills Limited Launched The World’s First Reusable PPE with Triple Viral Shield Technology
- R|Elan™ FeelFresh fabric which is inherently anti-microbial inhibiting bacterial and viral* growth
- HeiQ Viroblock anti-viral treatment on the fabric
- Viral barrier PU film lamination for the first time in the world.
Chennai:
Loyal Textile Mills Limited today launched VIRAL
SHIELD a Line of Covid-19 Anti-Viral, Reusable
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Masks and Protective Fashion Wear Range.
The series has been launched in collaboration with Reliance Industries India
and HeiQ from Switzerland. This PPE emerges as the World’s first Reusable PPE that has passed the Viral Penetration Test,
Synthetic Blood penetration test and the SBPR test.
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| Reuseable Gownset |
Loyal
has strived hard to innovate a range of products that would meet the current
demand for reliable and reusable protective gears during this Covid-19
pandemic. Loyal Textile Mills Limited collaborated with Reliance Industries India
and HeiQ from Switzerland to innovate this reusable protective PPE, mask and
fashion wear.
R|ElanTM
FeelFresh (from Reliance Industries India) fibre used in manufacturing
this fabric is inherently anti-microbial that inhibits any viral* or bacterial
growth. The fabric is then specially treated with “HeiQ Viroblock” a latest
technology innovation from Switzerland, proven to have astounding Anti-Viral
efficacy of 99.99% against Coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19).
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Anti-viral Fashion wear
Loyal
Textile Mills limited has engineered the fabric with a Viral Barrier PU film lamination from Taiwan that adds up as
another powerful protective later.
Launching
the triple viral shield products from Loyal’s signature brand SUPERA SHIELDTM, Mrs. Valli
M Ramaswami, Chairperson of Loyal Textile Mills Ltd., said “Loyal Textile Mills
Ltd has a heritage of 125 years of continuous existence in Indian Textile
Industry. Our R&D Centre recognised by the Government of India and
Technical teams have 27 years of experience in Technical Textiles. During Feb/
March 2020, Loyal Management team felt the need to join the war against
COVID-19 Pandemic and designed Reusable Masks and PPE Kits and today has
reached a stage of offering a range of PPE clothing, masks and a range of
fashion wear and casual wear, which have a triple protection technology from
viruses and bacteria”. “This is first
of its kind in the world. Guided by the philosophy of our late Chairman Sri
Manikam Ramaswami, we will continue to keep abreast of the technology and add
several more firsts to our credit, as in the past”, she added.
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Anti-viral Fashion wear
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Dhamodaraswamy Devadas, Chief Technology and Business
Development Officer of Loyal Textiles Mills Limited said, “This reusable PPE
products can be washed ten times and sterilized 10 times for reuse. Heat
Sealing PU tapes have been used to seal the seams. All the three components of the PPE have been tested and
passed for Viral Penetration test ASTM F 1671 – 2013, Synthetic Blood penetration
test ASTM F 1670/F and the seams have passed SBPR test ASTM 1670-08 (2014).This
is the World’s first Reusable PPE that has passed the Viral Penetration Test.”
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| Disposal Coverall |
Mr.
Dhamodaraswamy Devadas, also added, “SS 95 medical respiratory type Mask
launched today is a Reusable N95 type of mask with the same level of protection
of 95% Particulate Filtration Efficiency and 99.9% Bacterial Filtration
Efficiency. These masks are treated with HeiQ Viroblock and have the inner
layers powered by R|Elan™ FeelFresh woven fabric that are inherently
antimicrobial. Loyal is also launching an antiviral fashion wear range with an
emphasis on safety and style for domestic and export markets.”
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Single Layer Mask
Mr. Carlo Centonze, CEO
and co-founder of HeiQ Viroblock, highlighted the special features of HeiQ Viroblock
“HeiQ Viroblock was recently tested at one of the world’s leading virology
institutes and showed 99.99% reduction
of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in 30 minutes. Its synergistic dual mode of action
leaves viruses no chance and can enhance the protection factor of a mask by a
factor 100. Tested repeatedly by industry standards such as the ISO 18184 and
ISO 20743, it is effective against all enveloped viruses, bacteria and fungi.
This novel Swiss technology uses 100% skin proved hypoallergenic cosmetic ingredients
and features a 72% bio-based renewable content. HeiQ Viroblock respirator masks
have recently been approved by the US FDA under EUA. The technology is
registered by the US EPA (FIFRA), EU BPR (REACH) and JP MITI and is homologized
with ZDHC, Oekotex and Bluesign.”
Explaining
the salient features of the Reusable PPE Gown set Prof. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice
Chancellor of World University of Design said,“The design features include -
Easy donning and quick doffing without any assistance and without any danger of
touching the inner garments or skin; a full head cover offering full protection
for head, face and neck region; and Shoe covers up to the knee. Special
ergonomic
features have been incorporated to assist operations like Thumb loops, Side
knots and longer length of the gown. A unique aspect of the design is that they
have been sized as per Indian body shapes and so do not face any problem of
bulk & overflowing as is faced in imported PPEs.”
Mr. Valerio Cagnoli, Director of Gruppo P&P Loyal S.p.A.,
Italy, a joint venture company of Loyal Textile said, “We operate mainly in
Italy with
a focus to European markets. With the help of Loyal
Textile we developed many technical fabrics which allowed us to get very
important clients. Some of our fabrics are cutting-edge
innovations in the fire protection field. We succeed
in this field mostly thanks to the wish and will of the former chairman of Loyal Textile
Mr. Manikam Ramaswami. Still today I personally follow his philosophy not to be
second to anyone in the safety of human workers. We need to highlight the
HeiQViroblock and the R|Elan FeelFresh performance along with the opportunity
of 10 times washes of the products. We congratulate Loyal’s R&D team for
their success in coming out with the Virus penetration Resistant PPE by using a
Special Virus PU Barrier film.”
A
ramp walk by the staff and workers of Loyal showcasing the antiviral products
made by them & a Dance titled ‘Kirumi Nashini’ were the other highlights of
the launch event.
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