Can I wear furry clothes during the epidemic? What kind of clothes are good to wear during the epidemic?

We all know that the new coronavirus is a highly contagious virus. It can survive in the air for a period of time and can easily stay on the surface of objects, so there are certain rules for dressing when going out. So can you wear furry clothes during the epidemic? Let's take a closer look!

Can't wear furry clothes during the epidemic?

You can wear furry clothes during the epidemic.

The virus survives on clothes for a very short time, ranging from a few minutes to a few hours. Generally, the smoother the surface, the easier it is for the virus to survive. The virus survives on woolen fabrics for a relatively short time, and survives longer in the air and in droplets. On woolen clothing, if there is no close contact, the virus is unlikely to survive.

This is because viruses like smooth, non-porous surfaces. Compared with plush, porous sweaters, smooth, non-porous, hard surfaces are the refuge of viruses. Most viruses can maintain their infectious activity longer on such surfaces. The most important factor here is that they are non-porous.

Viruses also need a certain amount of water to maintain their structure. On smooth, non-porous surfaces, water can be better retained. Porous surfaces will "drain" the virus, making it inactive.

Therefore, when choosing clothes, we can choose some comfortable, woolen ones to reduce the chance of contact with the virus when going out, and thus the chance of the virus remaining and surviving.

What kind of clothes are good to wear during the epidemic?

From a theoretical point of view, wearing clothes with smooth surfaces such as leather and patent leather clothes will increase the risk of infection, while wearing clothes made of cotton and wool will be safer.

Even if your clothes are contaminated with the virus, you don't have to worry too much. The virus has a relatively short survival time after leaving the living body and lacks certain infection conditions. Getting on clothes does not mean that you will definitely be infected.

First of all, the new coronavirus can be transmitted through droplets and contact. No matter what kind of fabric your clothes are made of, there is a possibility of being contaminated by the virus, thus increasing our risk of infection by the virus.

Secondly, some fabrics are more prone to static electricity, such as nylon fabrics, chemical fiber fabrics, etc. When static electricity is generated, it is easier for dust or viruses in the air to be adsorbed onto the fabric, so this type of fabric that is prone to static electricity may adsorb more viruses.

Again, the new coronavirus can survive longer on smooth clothes because smooth clothes usually do not absorb water, which provides better living conditions for the virus. Clothes made of other fabrics are highly absorbent, so the virus quickly loses the conditions that are conducive to its survival.

What to do with clothes after going out during the epidemic

If you go out just to pick up a package, you don't have to change clothes when you get home. Just hang the clothes in a ventilated place and put them aside for a while before wearing them. After all, winter coats are mostly thicker, and washing them once really takes a lot of time.

If you go out to places like the vegetable market, supermarket, hospital, etc., it is recommended that you change your clothes after returning home.

The virus is sensitive to heat and can be killed by exposure to 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.

So if your washing machine has a heating function, you can set it to an appropriate temperature and wash for more than 30 minutes; the same is true for using a dryer. Other underwear is best washed by hand, exposed to the sun on sunny days, and dried on rainy days.

What should you pay attention to when putting on and taking off clothes during the epidemic?

1. After returning home from outside, it is recommended that you put the clothes you took off outside the door or window, open the windows for ventilation, and reduce the concentration of viruses and other harmful substances.

2. No matter what material your clothes are made of, you must wear a mask when going out. You should not touch the inner and outer surfaces of the mask with your hands when putting on and taking off the mask. All actions should be completed through the mask strap. After returning home, please put the removed mask in a sealed, hygienic bag and keep it closed.

3. Wash your hands immediately after arriving home, rub your hands with soap or hand sanitizer, and rinse with running water.

4. You can use medical alcohol to disinfect clothes, but pay attention to "safe operation", avoid fire sources, pay attention to the concentration of alcohol in the room, etc.