Local Toronto designer Melanie Wong has organized a drive-thru face mask shop that allows individuals to pick up protective gear in the safest manner possible. Melanie Wong has repurposed her warehouse to do so.
The face mask shop initiative is launched as a response to the growing worry about the COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of various medical supplies—ventilators, hand sanitizers, and face masks being on top of that list. Melanie Wong created the masks out of bamboo cotton which is an antibacterial fabric, temperature regulatory, hypoallergenic, UV-resistant, and natural. Available in two sizes (one for adults and one for kids), the Toronto-based designer is donating the masks to community and front-line workers.
Melanie Wong is also the founder of Olive + Splash—a fashion label that is known for its unisex athleisure clothing.
Drive-Thru Face Mask Shops
Melanie Wong Designs Bamboo Cotton Face Masks to Help Stop COVID-19
Trend Themes
1. Drive-thru Mask Shops - The concept of drive-thru mask shops can be applied to other products for safe and efficient pickup.
2. Antibacterial Fabrics - The use of antibacterial fabrics, such as bamboo cotton, can be expanded to other products and industries for added protection.
3. Donation Programs - The trend of donation programs can be implemented in other industries to support community and front-line workers during times of crisis.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can utilize antibacterial fabrics to create everyday clothing that provides added protection for consumers.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and cafes can create drive-thru ordering systems to promote safe pickup options for customers.
3. Healthcare - Hospitals and clinics can implement donation programs for personal protective equipment to support healthcare workers on the front lines of a crisis.