Thumbs up from Di Caprio!
A Cork company has gained the attention of actor Leonardo di Caprio while doing its bit to limit Covid-19 transmission.
RashR, which suffered a temporary decline in its core business, has adjusted by producing eco-friendly, reusable face masks with filters, for the general public. Furthermore, €2 of the proceeds per mask will go to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA).
The masks have received the support and backing of Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio, who is also known for being an environmental activist.
Since 2017, the company has been a leading supplier to luxury resorts across the world with its sustainable clothing and accessories, including rash vests, compression tops, boardshorts and caps.
However, with the onset of Covid-19, the company is now using the materials it traditionally used in the production of its rash vests to produce high quality face masks on an industrial scale.
CEO, founder and Carrigaline-native Tom Cotter said: “In response to the current pandemic, we have committed to utilising our wide international network and considerable industry experience to source reliable good quality, eco-friendly materials in the fight against Covid-19 at realistic cost by working directly with top manufacturers.”
He continued: “The masks have been manufactured using recycled polyester at just under medical grade standard so will not be interfering with the supply of PPE equipment for healthcare workers. However, the masks will be suitable to those in a general work and public environment.
“We chose to donate €2 from every mask sold to the ILFA given the significant number of members suffering from respiratory diseases at the moment, a lot of their members would suffer from symptoms very similar to Covid-19 constantly and it felt like a good fit for us,” Tom added.
The facemasks are machine washable and reusable and are manufactured in two sizes, an adult one-size-fits all version and one for children aged 3-10 years. Rash'R has teamed up with a number of its European manufacturers to produce the masks, the masks also meet global recycling standards.
Each mask is €19.99 and includes one filter (with €2 per mask donation going to the ILFA). A pack of five filters is available also at €7.50. For further information on the masks or to place an order, visit rashr.com or follow @TeamRashR on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.