(Photo | Courtesy of BlackStrap)
Native to Bend, Oregon, BlackStrap designs and manufactures premium outerwear accessories that are all proudly sourced in the USA. During the peak of the pandemic, this local leading headwear manufacturer has started making 10,000-20,000 civil face masks here in the U.S. every day.
The brand heard the demand for masks first from their local community in Oregon, and knew their upcycled Goggle Cover’s fabric properties and availability coupled with the brand’s USA cut and sew facilities could meet the demand.
BlackStrap has generously donated hundreds of masks across their home state, to charities and facilities for front-line workers. Below are a few heartfelt testimonials from those BlackStrap has donated to. In addition, for every mask sold, BlackStrap matches with a mask donation to someone in need (donated over 10,000 masks in April alone).
“Besides producing a superior product, they have also lifted the spirits of those working on the frontlines by donating so many masks to help protect us.” — Cascades of Bend.
“They made a BIG impact on our families by allowing them to grocery shop and complete necessary errands in a safe manner during this unprecedented time.” — Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Oregon
More About BlackStrap’s Civil Facemasks
The BlackStrap Civil Facemask: The new made-in-USA Civil Facemask from BlackStrap provides a dual layer barrier of protection for your face, that’s both breathable and lightweight. A tightly woven outer shell fabric and inner mesh liner feature antimicrobial and moisture-wicking properties. Its tapered design contours to fit a wide range of faces. The fabrics are all milled in the US, and are machine washable. BlackStrap’s Civil Facemasks are made with repurposed/upcycled fabrics from additional Blackstrap headwear products through its WASTE-ZERO initiative, saving over 90,000 lbs. of fabric from the landfill — and counting. Available in men’s, women’s and kids. With every purchase, BlackStrap donates a mask to frontline and community workers in need. MSRP $16.
