Identity area
Reference code
2020.100.43
Title
van Laack Face Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1
Context area
Name of creator
(1881-present)
Administrative history
German label which began as a men's shirt manufacturer.
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Scope and content
White cotton sateen 'Community' face mask. There is a small white and grey 'van Laack' label sewn on the front left-hand side of the mask. The mask has loops on each side made of white elasticated material to go over the ears. It has three layers, without a pocket for a filter.
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Small white van Laack logo label sewn on front and care label sewn on the inside layer of the mask.
Made in Germany.
Materials: Mask 100% cotton
Measurements:
Width 26 cm
Height 14 cm
Made in Germany.
Materials: Mask 100% cotton
Measurements:
Width 26 cm
Height 14 cm
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Note
This mask was given to van Laack employees as protective workwear that would also match the dress code of the company. It was donated to the archive by one of the company's tailors.
Note
Information from a photograph of the masks on Getty Images Europe website:
The German luxury brand van Laack is well known for manufacturing high-quality shirts and blouses since 1881 and in May 2020 had switched to the production of consumer clothing, including protective face masks. 'It was and is ultimately about providing large quantities of masks for the population - and at an acceptable price. Because health is there for everyone', said Christian von Daniels, owner of van Laack. In April alone, van Laack produced 12 million masks in their Vietnam production plant and brought them to Germany. In May the company will import up to 20 million masks. The Community Mask is a 3-layer reusable mask for the mouth and nose area. 'I can well imagine that the mask will become a permanent accessory, such as sunglasses, An awareness about future viruses and infections should be significantly increased by the novel coronavirus', said von Daniels. In May, Germany introduced a nationwide requirement that people must wear masks in shops and while using public transport.
The German luxury brand van Laack is well known for manufacturing high-quality shirts and blouses since 1881 and in May 2020 had switched to the production of consumer clothing, including protective face masks. 'It was and is ultimately about providing large quantities of masks for the population - and at an acceptable price. Because health is there for everyone', said Christian von Daniels, owner of van Laack. In April alone, van Laack produced 12 million masks in their Vietnam production plant and brought them to Germany. In May the company will import up to 20 million masks. The Community Mask is a 3-layer reusable mask for the mouth and nose area. 'I can well imagine that the mask will become a permanent accessory, such as sunglasses, An awareness about future viruses and infections should be significantly increased by the novel coronavirus', said von Daniels. In May, Germany introduced a nationwide requirement that people must wear masks in shops and while using public transport.