From January-May 2021, US’ PPE imports increased by 284 per cent on a Y-o-Y basis to $10.68 billion, shows an OTEXA report. As per Textile Today, US’ import of face masks and shields under increased to $ 2.07 billion during period. Import share of face masks from China increased by 68.20 per cent to $1.41 billion. Global import of nonwoven disposable apparel during the period increased to $929.19 million in which two types of products were imported isolation gowns and disposable apparel. Of this, China’s share increased to 77.90 per cent to $717.95 million

China’s increasing PPE shipments to the US is threatening the livelihood of new mask producers in the US. As per The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) report, around 1,500 workers employed with a Florida-based masks making company have lost their jobs in the last couple of months.

By Fashionating World
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