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2020.100.30
Title
Paul & Shark Face Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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Navy blue pleated cotton face mask. The material is water-repellent. The Paul & Shark logo is printed in colour on the front. The mask has white elastic loops on each side to go over the ears. It is double-layered, without a pocket for a filter.
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Paper label attached to the mask and a small white care label sewn on the back.
Made in Italy.
Materials: Mask 100% cotton with elasticated straps.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
Product code: 440047
Made in Italy.
Materials: Mask 100% cotton with elasticated straps.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
Product code: 440047
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The mask was packed in a plastic bag printed with Paul & Shark logo and with two small white stickers with the product's barcode and safety information.
Note
Paul & Shark converted their Varese factory in Italy to the production of protective devices against Covid-19, including face masks. The masks are produced in a range of colours as part of a collection called Rainbow of hope. They donated protective equipment to the Varese hospital and other Italian hospitals.
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From website:
Stay safe in style with this Face Mask from Paul and Shark. Designed to be washable and reusable face masks, in a water repellent and breathable non-woven fabric along with elasticated ear straps, for civilian use.
Stay safe in style with this Face Mask from Paul and Shark. Designed to be washable and reusable face masks, in a water repellent and breathable non-woven fabric along with elasticated ear straps, for civilian use.
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Undercover exhibition label:
RAINBOW OF HOPE SWING TAGS
Paul & Shark
March 2020
During Italy's first lockdown in March 2020, Paul & Shark converted their Varese production plant to produce disposable gowns, which were distributed to hospitals across the country. They also began producing civilian-use reusable face masks in a variety of colours. This initiative was called Rainbow of Hope, and these masks were distributed online with customers receiving two complimentary masks with each purchase.
Archive no. 2020.100.30