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Made by Supreme Creations in their Indian-based ethical factory.
Materials from website: Panels made of 100% GOTS certified luxury organic cotton.
Packaging: Tamper-proof polybag made of recycled LDPE which can be recycled.
Protective Pouch: 100% organic cotton sateen.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 9.5 cm, expandable.
SKU: CFDA-LEM-MARA-KIM-BOE
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‘Great British Designer Face Coverings’ is a project which has seen the leading British and American fashion designer community unite, to create face coverings that can help instill public confidence, during a time of crisis. These reusable face coverings offer and alternative solution to single-use plastic coverings and do not deplete essential PPE items for healthcare workers. Essential funds will be raised for community charities through the proceeds of the sale of these coverings.
A portion of the profits from the sales of face coverings will be donated and split between BFC Foundation Fashion Fund for the Covid Crisis (British Fashion Council Foundation, Charity Number: 1099686) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America Foundation, Inc. supporting its diversity and inclusivity initiatives.
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Bio enzyme washed fabric.
Anti-fog fit for when wearing glasses/sunglasses.
Reusable 50+ times.
Suitable for sensitive skin.
European standard reach compliant non-toxic inks used to avoid polluting waterways.
Cotton panels are compostable.
Recyclable elastic loops.
90% female workforce.
Vegan certified.
This is an adult facial mask and does not protect you from any virus or airborne disease. This facial covering is designed to reduce the transmission of vapour droplets, it is not a PPE or medical mask.
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At least £1 from the sale of each face covering will be donated to the BFC Foundation Fashion Fund and £1 to CFDA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity programming.
About BFC Foundation Fashion Fund for Covid Crisis
The BFC Foundation Fashion Fund for the Covid Crisis was established in March 2020 to support creative fashion businesses and individuals to survive the Coronavirus crisis. The BFC, through its charity the BFC Foundation, made £1,000,000 of emergency funds available with the majority supporting designer businesses and with a portion of funds allocated to students, underpinning the future generation of creative talent.
More information on the BFC Foundation Fashion Fund is available here.
About the CFDA
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1962 with a membership of 477 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and accessory designers. The organization provides its Members with timely and relevant thought-leadership and business development support. More here cfda.com
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Undercover exhibition label:
GREAT BRITISH FACE COVERINGS
Bags of Ethics
December 2020
A second edition of the GBD face coverings was released in December 2020, featuring a range of British and American designers. For every pack sold, £1 was donated to the British fashion Council's Foundation Fashion Fund and £1 to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity programming.
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