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2020.100.6.1
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Great British Designer Face Coverings Julien Macdonald
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- 2020 (Creation)
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(1999-present)
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Manufacturer of reusable bags and textile products which are made in their factory in Pondicherry, South India. They are suppliers of the Bags of Ethics™ label.
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Multi-coloured cotton face mask designed by the British designer, Julien Macdonald. The front panel is printed with a snakeskin pattern in white, green and black non-toxic inks. The inside panel is white and printed with the designer logo and 'STAY/SAFE.' in black ink . There is a paper sticker with a QR code attached on the back. The mask has a nose strip to adjust fit and black adjustable elastic loops on each side to go over the ears. It is double layered, without a pocket for filters. This mask is one of a pack of three, including two other designers, Liam Hodges and RIXO. The pack also includes two protective white cotton pouches, printed with Bags of Ethics logo and materials information in black ink.
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Small 'Bags of Ethics' label sewn on the front lower right-hand corner of the mask.
Made in London, United Kingdom.
Materials from website: Panels made of 100% GOTS certified luxury organic cotton / Elastic ear loops, recyclable.
Packaging: Tamper-proof polybag made of recycled LDPE which can be recycled.
Protective Pouch: 100% organic cotton sateen. Printed using REACH compliant inks 100% compostable.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 9.5 cm, expandable.
Made in London, United Kingdom.
Materials from website: Panels made of 100% GOTS certified luxury organic cotton / Elastic ear loops, recyclable.
Packaging: Tamper-proof polybag made of recycled LDPE which can be recycled.
Protective Pouch: 100% organic cotton sateen. Printed using REACH compliant inks 100% compostable.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 9.5 cm, expandable.
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From website:
‘Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet’, is a joint fundraising campaign initiated by the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics, to create and retail internationally, sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings to complement the existing preventive measures against Covid-19. Designed in London by six internationally acclaimed British designers; Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, RAEBURN and RIXO. The masks are manufactured by Supreme Creations Ltd.
‘Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet’, is a joint fundraising campaign initiated by the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics, to create and retail internationally, sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings to complement the existing preventive measures against Covid-19. Designed in London by six internationally acclaimed British designers; Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, RAEBURN and RIXO. The masks are manufactured by Supreme Creations Ltd.
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100% of profits from the sale of this item will be divided between NHS Charities Together, BFC Foundation Fashion Fund and Wings of Hope Children’s Charity.
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From website:
‘Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet’, is a joint fundraising campaign initiated by the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics, to create and retail internationally, sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings to complement the existing preventive measures against Covid-19. Designed in London by six internationally acclaimed British designers; Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, RAEBURN and RIXO. The masks are manufactured by Supreme Creations Ltd.
‘Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet’, is a joint fundraising campaign initiated by the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics, to create and retail internationally, sustainable and reusable non-medical face coverings to complement the existing preventive measures against Covid-19. Designed in London by six internationally acclaimed British designers; Halpern, Julien Macdonald, Liam Hodges, Mulberry, RAEBURN and RIXO. The masks are manufactured by Supreme Creations Ltd.
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- British Fashion Council (Subject)