To fight against the spread of the coronavirus in Benin, a startup in the fashion industry proposes the use of cloth masks. Unlike surgical and disposable masks, cloth masks, intended for the public, are reusable and durable.
Cloth masks are part of the measures to combat the spread of coronavirus in Benin. Following the declaration, on March 16, 2020, of a first confirmed case of coronavirus in this West African country, the Jerry Sinclair workshops suspended the manufacture of clothing for the production of cloth masks. “Until now, only disposable masks have been commercially available. We were very concerned about the purchasing power of the population and the damage this could cause to the environment. How many disposable masks can we buy per day knowing that their life span is 3 hours? We asked ourselves, and that’s what justifies our choice,” explained Jerry Sinclaire Aguenoukoun, the owner of the eponymous startup.
The fabric masks are mainly intended for the public. They are hygienic and reusable provided they are washed daily with detergent and ironed with a hot iron. Read more…
