Many viruses and bacteria are pathogens that can lead to severe sickness and mortality. For example, in the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, thousands of deaths can result from the transmission of pathogens. Textiles can play a part in spreading pathogens; studies have shown that textiles that are in regular contact with hands can contribute to the spread of viruses. PALTEX has always been on the lookout for high-performance technology and immediately acknowledged the singularity of Viroblock – the innovative technology from HeiQ, which offers the anti-viral & anti-bacterial effect.