Qoperfina®: Copper, Cotton and Alpaca Textiles with Antiviral Power
A study published by The New England Journal of Medicine tested the viability of SARS-CoV-2 on various surfaces. It found that while the virus remained active for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, and for 24 hours on cardboard, it survived only four hours on copper—highlighting copper’s powerful antiviral properties. For over […]
Amazon Kidney Cotton: Rediscovering a Rare Native Variety
In July 2019, during a routine field visit to the Shipibo-Konibo indigenous community in Yarinacocha, Ucayali, anthropologist Dr. James M. Vreeland, Jr. discovered a towering cotton plant—over 3 meters tall—with a highly unusual seed formation. Known as “kidney cotton” for its tightly packed seeds resembling a human kidney, this variety had not been formally documented […]
Peru’s Potential as a Hub for Organic Apparel
The Peruvian Trade Office in Los Angeles has highlighted the country’s strong potential to emerge as a key center for organic garment production—a move that could significantly benefit exporters aiming to stand out with innovative, sustainable offerings. By developing collections made from certified organic cotton or blending it with premium Pima cotton, Peruvian producers could […]