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2020.100.15.1
Title
Anti Microbial Fluid-Repellent Knit Snood
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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1
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Name of creator
(2008-present)
Administrative history
Skinwear Ltd was formed from a previous company, Davenport Knitwear Limited (1939-2011). They manufacture seamless knitwear using Shima 12 gg Wholegarment knitting machines for fashion and medical devices in their factory in Hinkley, Leicestershire.
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Silver coloured seamless knitted snood. It is made with stretchy viscose with anti-microbial and fluid repellent treatments. No labels. Manufactured in the U.K.
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Materials: 86% Viscose, 11% Nylon, 3% Elastane
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From website:
For the last 10 years, Skinwear Ltd has pioneered the use of Shima 12 gg ‘Wholegarment’ knitting machines which produce garments and accessories without any sewing seams whatsoever.
All masks have a fluid repellent, which helps stop fluid getting through the mask.
Not suitable for hospital environments.
For the last 10 years, Skinwear Ltd has pioneered the use of Shima 12 gg ‘Wholegarment’ knitting machines which produce garments and accessories without any sewing seams whatsoever.
All masks have a fluid repellent, which helps stop fluid getting through the mask.
Not suitable for hospital environments.