Columbian fashion companies including Maaji, Uniondame, Color Siete, Layatee, Protela, Totto, Cueros Velez and Polito have launched new collections for adults and children featuring anti-fluid materials and face masks. These collections are being launched for clients in the international markets, such as the US, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Chile, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic.

Maaji launched its 1World 2gether collection of overclothes including overalls, joggers, trousers, jackets with built-in face coverings and masks, all made in fluid-repellant fabric. Similarly Polito designed a protective collection, including jackets and full suits with masks. The company already has an order for these garments for June in Ecuador and hopes to reach more countries in South America, some in Central America, and the United States with this collection.”

Totto’s collection, Totto Element Block, is made with anti-fluid fabrics, includes reusable protective overalls, shoe covers, reusable protective collars, a wind-breaker, backpack protector, and a double-layer adjustable mask. The company has received orders from countries such as Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Chile, Aruba, and Dominican Republic.

Cueros Vélez, who launched a line of leather face masks with various designs and functionalities, etc has also received mask orders from Holland and is also in touch with potential clients in Spain and England.

Between January and April of this year, Columbia’s fashion exports rose to $212.6 million, according to DANE (National Administrative Department of Statistics) and ProColombia. The United States, Ecuador, and Mexico were the primary destinations for Colombian fashion exports. The country will hold its most important fashion trade show, Columbiamoda, virtually from July 27 to August 2.

The event will connect international demand to Colombia’s supply chain in an innovative way to support its businesses.