This season’s must-have is not a flashy
\ndesigner handbag but breathable, disposable protective medical gear — as seen
\non models striding along a catwalk in northeastern China.\n<\/p>\n
Although the country’s economy was battered by coronavirus lockdowns early
\nthis year, industries quickly bounced back: exports of medical products like
\nmasks have rocketed.\n<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, hopeful Chinese manufacturers showcased their wares in
\nLiaoning province at a protective clothing expo — for example, touting
\nthicker but more airy gear that helps doctors to sweat less wearing them.\n<\/p>\n
Potential buyers could see models sashay past wearing the gear — and not
\nlimited to coronavirus suits, but also showcasing firefighters and power
\nmaintenance outfits, according to state broadcaster CCTV.\n<\/p>\n
“Our medical protective products, including the masks and protective
\nclothing, are expected to have a total export volume of more than 70 billion
\nUS dollars this year,” Li Lingshen, deputy head of the China National Textile
\nand Apparel Council, told CCTV.\n<\/p>\n
Overseas shipments of textiles, including face masks, had surged 33 percent
\nin the first 11 months according to customs figures this week, with
\ngovernments abroad putting in place measures to contain the virus.\n<\/p>\n
But economists have cautioned that many Covid-related purchases will not
\nhappen again, with vaccines around the world soon expected to be rolled out.(AFP)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This season’s must-have is not a flashy designer handbag but breathable, disposable protective medical gear — as seen on models striding along a catwalk in northeastern China. Although the country’s economy was battered by coronavirus lockdowns early this year, industries quickly bounced back: exports of medical products like masks have rocketed. Over the weekend, hopeful … <\/p>\n