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Test plant that started operation at Subaru

SUBARU (Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture) will make a full-scale entry into the business of paramylon nanofiber (PNF), which is made from paramylon, a unique ingredient of fruit fly. The company plans to build a production system aiming at an annual production of 1,000 tons in five to seven years. The company will use an indoor facility to stably cultivate a highly proliferative greenbug strain discovered by Professor Masahiro Hayashi of Miyazaki University, the University of Miyazaki. (Photo taken on May 14, 2020, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

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Yamashin Filter's hybrid filter (bottom right is an optional part)

Yamashin Filter, a manufacturer of filters for construction machinery, has developed a "hybrid filter" that uses glass fiber and nanofiber as materialsto reduce environmental impact. The new filter has three times the longevity of the company's conventional products. It also reduces the amount of waste to one-third, thus reducing the negative impact on the environment. Atsuhiko Yamazaki, president of the company, is enthusiastic, "We want our customers to understand the value of this product and spread it as soon as possible."Mr. Yamazaki said, "Chinese construction equipment manufacturers are shifting from focusing on cost to focusing on quality. By expanding its market share in China, the company aims to increase its filter sales from the current 12.3 billion yen to 25 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2010. Photo taken on June 6, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE comapny, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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NanoSPACE company, production, hall, respirators, face masks, nano, scarfs, nanofibers, beddings

Production of Czech producer of antivirus scarfs and nanofiber barrier beddings for people suffering from allergies nanoSPACE in Pisek Factory, Czech Republic, February 16, 2021. Leading on-line retailer of Czech nanotechnology products (respirators, face masks) in the Czech Republic. (CTK Photo/Miroslav Chaloupka)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock produce nano filters with FFP2 in Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco and Drylock (pictured) produce nano filters with FFP2 in Hradek nad Nisou near Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco (pictured) and Drylock produce nano filters with FFP2 in Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Filter, nanofilter, nano, textile, nanofiber, production, Elmarco, Drylock, company FFP2

Companies Elmarco (pictured) and Drylock produce nano filters with FFP2 in Liberec, Czech Republic, March 25, 2020. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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respiratory mask, face mask

A respiratory mask by Pardam company is seen on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Daniela Jandova, respiratory mask, face mask

Production manager Daniela Jandova shows respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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respiratory mask, face mask

A respiratory mask by Pardam company is seen on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Lukas Antol, production of respiratory mask, face mask

Production operator Lukas Antol works on respiratory masks in Pardam company, on January 31, 2020, in Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic. Buyers' interest in face masks and respirators made of nanofiber has shot up enormously in recent weeks in connection with the emergence of new coronavirus in China, Jan Buk, director of the nanofiber masks' Czech producer Pardam, has said. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)