Livinguard Technologies develops anti-Covid-19 face mask, launches in India

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Jun 17, 2020

Swiss-based, Indian-founded environmentally friendly hygiene technology platform Livinguard has developed a face mask that can directly inactivate bacteria and viruses, including 99.9% of Covid-19, and has launched them in India.

 
Livinguard’s new face mask with anti-Covid-19 technology launched in India on June 17, the business announced in a press release. The mask can reduce very high amounts of SARS-CoV-2 particles by more than 99.9% within a few hours due to its patented textile. The reusable masks are mostly made from cotton and can be worn hundreds of times, thus reducing waste generated from the use of disposable face masks.
 
“The World Health Organization estimates 89 million medical masks will be required every month throughout the pandemic,” said Livinguard’s founder and CEO Sanjeev Swamy in the business’ press release. “Our mission is to provide hygiene suited for the modern world, hence the reason that we chose to conduct our tests at the FU [Free University] Berlin, who is renowned for their highest standards; and we are honoured to be able to introduce Livinguard masks in India.”

“With the number of cases rising in the country daily, it has become crucial to find an answer to the problem,” said Swamy, speaking about India. “The unique characteristics of Livinguard masks will provide users with an unprecedented level of security. Fine Hygienic Holding in the Middle East is one of our biggest users, as well as millions more across Singapore, Japan, Germany and China. I am confident that we will have similar success in India too.”