Born as a Philadelphia-area grassroots mutual-aid effort in mid-March 2020, Sew Face Masks Philadelphia mobilizes home sewists to make free reusable fabric face masks for people who need them. The group has provided about 30,000 masks across Philadelphia and South Jersey, supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic while sharing practical, science-based guidance about mask use and care.
New Normal PPENew Normal PPE is a WBE small business headquartered in Philadelphia that manufactures high-quality comfort masks and other PPE products to help businesses protect employees and customers.
Community Manufacturing SolutionsSince opening in Kingston in July 2017, Community Manufacturing Solutions has built a manufacturing business around local employment and community support. The company has grown from a small sewing operation into a facility with more than 50 specialized machines, while donating 10% of its profits to local nonprofit organizations. It makes sewn fabric products for customers in fields such as medical equipment and industrial safety.RIFTON, NY
The USA Mask Company LLCThe USA Mask Company LLC is an American-owned manufacturer of KN95 filtering face-piece respirators and three-ply disposable masks, made at its facility in Antwerp, Ohio. The company places its production in traditionally underserved communities, employs formerly incarcerated people, and tests one mask every five minutes from each production line as part of its quality program. Its American-made KN95 respirators have recorded filtration efficiency above 98 percent in independent ICS Laboratory testing.ANTWERP, OH
Fabric HorseSince 2003, Fabric Horse has handmade vegan utility belts, bags and accessories in Philadelphia, including the original Lock Holster created for cyclists. Its small-batch soft goods use durable materials alongside reclaimed seat-belt webbing, yoga mats and bicycle tubes, with materials sourced from domestic vendors whenever possible.