BarbaraKobzik 0 #1 Posted March 25, 2020 Hello, As you all know, missing equipment like masks and protective gowns for health workers are a huge issue during the current corona virus (COVID19) crisis. Most of us skydivers have patched their jumpsuits and stuff in the past and know how to operate a sewing machine, or just needle and threat. We need as many masks and gowns as possible - and as soon as possible. The Johns Hopkins University (who I work for) is working on a design for both and on plans what material to use. It should be ready in a few days. Are there volunteers to help with the prototype testing right now to start mass producing (whatever you can so) masks after receiving instructions Are there gear/jumpsuit manufacturers who are interested in doing this commercially for a while? Can somebody of you provide a list of all / most / many manufacturers of gear, jumpsuits, repair shops etc. so that I can contact them directly? Obviously, this is a pretty urgent request. If you can help in any way, please send me an email to HelpSewingMasks@gmail.com. You might receive a reply either from that address or from my Johns Hopkins address. Please forward this request in any way you think it might be helpful. Thank you all, I really hope the skydive community can step up here and help with a task that is extremely important for all of us. I hope you are all hanging in there and deal well with the social distancing and all other things we have to get used to for a while. Stay safe, stay healthy, and all the best! Barbara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #2 March 25, 2020 Liquid sky is already making something; you might want to get in touch with them. I’m part of a local circle. Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 March 26, 2020 If I'm unable to continue work from my location, and am sent home, I will lend my machine and hands to the task. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarbaraKobzik 0 #4 March 26, 2020 Turtlespeed, can you please send me a brief email to HelpSewingMasks@gmail.com ? I will get back to you tomorrow then. Thanks a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #5 March 26, 2020 Question: Where would one go for the raw materials (fabric, elastic etc) to mmake masks/gowns? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,409 #6 March 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, dpreguy said: Where would one go email to HelpSewingMasks@gmail.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
