Dr Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO 's health emergencies program, warned that the Covid-19 pandemic might not necessarily be the big one.

From Burberry's microbe-resistant face masks to Diesel's virus-killing jeans. Read here whether this new fashion trend can protect you against the corona virus.

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A Toronto-based biotech company is a frontrunner in developing a new kind of COVID-19 protection: antiviral clothing, made to protect against the virus.

iFabric (TSX:IFA) is an Ontario-based company that designs and distributes women’s intimate apparel and accessories in Canada, the United States, and around the globe. Its shares have soared a stunning 790% over the past three months as of close on June 16. The stock was priced below the $1 mark in late 2019. It recently closed at $7.30.

iFabric Corp. ("iFabric" or the "Company") (IFA.TO), today announced its financial results for its second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2020.

The company that developed the treatment is poised to provide it on medical clothing, workwear, everyday apparel, PPE and as a laundry additive.

Drug resistant infections will kill an extra 10 million people a year worldwide - more than currently die from cancer - by 2050 unless action is taken, a study says.

The much sought after Under Armour Sportsmask is created after 13 prototypes.

With no end to the global pandemic in sight, fashion and sportswear brands have been quickly adapting their lines to include face masks decorated with logos and stylish patterns.

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It's finally here. The long-awaited UA Sportsmask will be available on www.underarmour.com.my tomorrow, a reusable, water-resistant performance face mask designed for maximum breathability, made for sports and daily use.

Under Armour's Sportsmask sold out in less than
an hour, as people scramble to find masks they
can tolerate while working out

Antiviral products going, well, viral is nothing new. While slowly creeping back onto shelves, the nationwide shortage of hand sanitizers is still a recent memory (via New York Times). To protect ourselves from the novel coronavirus, we as a society will try just about anything. As we buy up sanitizers, wipes, and add face masks to our wardrobes, we continue the quest for extra protection. Next on that quest may be antiviral clothing. 

iFabric's proven Coronavirus Killing Fabric
Technology is "Transformational" for the Company

The $35 reusable mask has some seriously impressive specs for your next workout.

PROTX2 AV chemical disrupts the virus’s ability to replicate.

A Toronto-based biotech company is a frontrunner in developing a new kind of COVID-19 protection: antiviral clothing, made to protect against the virus.

Companies are developing fabric treatments that, if the claims are true, can destroy the novel coronavirus.

In late March when Under Armour UAA announced it was shifting production to the design and manufacture of facemasks, face shields and other personal protective equipment for local healthcare workers combatting the coronavirus pandemic, the Baltimore-based company also understood athletes would need to utilize a different type of mask for the unforeseeable future.

A chemical treatment (PROTX2®AV) for textiles has been proven to destroy the SARS-CoV-2 virus, paving the way for the first COVID-19-busting apparel lines as early as fall.

Intelligent Fabric Technologies North America (IFTNA) creates
anti-viral textile solutions. Giancarlo Beevis, CEO, discusses the
future of hygiene-first fabrics.