Egypt to start production of 30-million fabric-made face masks monthly

The  Egyptian government is working on making 30 million fabric-made face masks available in the local market according to certain  standards to curb the  spread of coronavirus pandemic.

The government will start the production of 8 million fabric-made face masks as a first phase, the minister said

During a meeting held Sunday with textile industries and ready made-clothes’ representatives, the minister said the expansion in production comes in line with government’s adopted measures to coexist with the current pandemic

The minister reiterated the textile industries and ready made-clothes’ sector commitment to supply the local market with face masks that meet the standards and specifications set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade , as well as the Ministry of Health and comply with all quality standards set by both ministries in this respect.

“Chances are looming for Egyptian Industry to emerge as a international hub for manufacturing fabric-made masks,” said the minister, citing global increase in demand of the coveted commodity.

“The Egyptian Industry is keen on meeting the needs of the local market as a first priority,” she said, adding that any surplus could be exported.