CHENNAI : With masks in huge demand to protect against coronavirus, a team of researchers from Anna University said on Monday that it has developed a reusable and hence cost-effective mask made of polyester pile fabric. "The mask can be washed up to 20 times and reused.
It costs about ₹30 a piece," S. Subramanian, the team leader from the Department of Textiles, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, told IANS.
According to him, the team had earlier worked on developing mask for pollution protection. After checking out several materials, Subramanian said the team zeroed in on polyester pile fabric which is breathable and washable and also offers good filteration capabilities.