Even though Arizona is the 14th largest state by population, itâs one of Sonoviaâs top states for sales of its face masks.
The publicly-traded Israeli company created a fabric mask coated in oxide nanoparticles, which destroy bacteria (including those that cause acne), fungi and viruses. The state of Arizona ranks seventh in mask sales to the United States.
The technology has implications for commercial use and is being applied to seat covers for public transportation, bed sheets for the hospitality industry and fashion wear, the company said.
âI have no doubt that our technology will be able to neutralize any virus or bacteria that comes in contact with it,â Aaron Garzon, Sonoviaâs vice president of research and development, said in a statement.