A company logo is seen on the exterior of a Uniqlo store at Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping centre in Beijing, China, May 12, 2014. — Reuters pic
TOKYO, May 25 — Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong demand for protective gear for the coronavirus. The company had previously been wary of making face masks, but a spokeswoman said it changed its mind after receiving many requests from customers to make them.The Airism undergarments feature a specially-developed fabric known for a smooth, silky feel. The company says the fabric also keeps the wearer cool in the summer months by releasing moisture and heat.
Facial masks have been in short supply in Japan since the coronavirus epidemic swept the country, prompting businesses such as sportswear brand Mizuno Corp and smartphone screen maker Sharp Corp to start producing them. — Reuters
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