More brands are pivoting factory resources to produce PPE supplies for frontline healthcare workers and coronavirus patients
The company — which owns Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Intermix, Athleta, Hill City and Janie and Jack —announced on Tuesday that its factories will begin making personal protective equipment like gowns, masks and scrubs for healthcare workers on the front lines of caring for those with the virus.In addition to manufacturing these materials, Gap Inc. has also taken steps to connect California hospitals with different supply vendors who have unused medical gear available.
“Across Canada, there are people risking their lives every day on the frontlines of COVID-19 in healthcare facilities, and they need help. Now is the time to put our manufacturing resources and capabilities to work for the greater good,” says President & CEO of Canada Goose, Dani Reiss, in a press release.
Reiss also told employees that he would not be taking a salary for the next three months at least, and instead would donate that money to the Canada Goose Employee Support Fund. The initiative was established to help workers affected by store closures who aren’t qualified for government aid.
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