Klean Nara sees surge in masks, sanitizing wipes sales

[Courtesy of Klean Nara]

South Korean hygiene products company Klean Nara reported a sharp increase in mask and hand sanitizing wipe sales due to the recent resurgence of Covid-19. The company said on Monday that sales of its “Yellow Dust Mask Prime KF94” soared by 208 percent in August 2024 compared to the previous month, while sales of its “Dental-Style Droplet Block Mask” jumped by 134 percent.

Sales of Klean Nara’s two types of hand sanitizing wipes also increased, showing a 41 percent growth during the same period.

“As personal hygiene practices become more important to prevent respiratory infections, we are seeing a rise in demand for masks and other hygiene products,” a company official said.