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2020.100.41.1
Title
Sunspel Factory Print Face Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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1
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Pleated face mask made of fine cotton. It is printed with a black and white design of factories. The mask has loops on each side made of black elasticated material to go over the ears. It is double-layered, with an anti-bacterial inner lining.
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Maker's label and care label sewn on the side of the mask.
Made in Portugal.
Materials: Outer fabric 100% cotton, with elastic ear straps
Inner lining 100% water-repellant, anti-bacterial
Measurements:
Width 19.5 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
Product code: SUNMASK2-BKAR
Made in Portugal.
Materials: Outer fabric 100% cotton, with elastic ear straps
Inner lining 100% water-repellant, anti-bacterial
Measurements:
Width 19.5 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
Product code: SUNMASK2-BKAR
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Note
From website:
At Sunspel we’ve been helping in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing masks and laundry bags for local NHS nurses and community workers. Following requests from our customers, the Sunspel cotton face masks are now available to buy online.
The sale of the masks allows us to continue to produce and donate masks in support of community initiatives.
Please note that the masks are suitable for general protective wear but are non-medical grade.
At Sunspel we’ve been helping in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing masks and laundry bags for local NHS nurses and community workers. Following requests from our customers, the Sunspel cotton face masks are now available to buy online.
The sale of the masks allows us to continue to produce and donate masks in support of community initiatives.
Please note that the masks are suitable for general protective wear but are non-medical grade.
Note
This mask was accompanied by a pair of boxer shorts with a matching design with factories. It was packed in branded clear plastic bag with a small paper sticker with the product's title and barcode. The pack also included a complimentary postcard with an image of the Peak district and a personalised thank you note.
Note
Undercover exhibition label:
FACTORY PRINT COTTON FACE MASK
Sunspel
3 December 2020
£10
Sunspel made use of existing fabric stock to manufacture some of their masks. This cotton mask features a stylised representation of the Sunspel factory in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. The print was previously used for a range of boxer shorts.
Made in Portugal
Cotton
Archive no. 2020.100.41