Tilit

The Best Face Masks Made by Restaurant Industry Favorites | Eater

"A maker of chef coats, aprons, and other hospitality workwear that rapidly pivoted to sewing cloth masks after a March 20 call for PPE; the founder cut a pattern and the team moved from ideation to production within hours. Early production relied on fabrics already on hand while elastic straps and shipping proved recurring hurdles, and the company has struggled with one-size-fits-all fit issues (structured prototypes either slipped or left gaps), prompting ongoing design improvements. Masks have been sold as part of a Buy 1, Give 1 program, with donations sent to a mix of medical facilities and food pantries, the products frequently shared by customers on social media, and the effort credited with keeping some staff employed until regular restaurant-focused workwear demand returns." - Ellie Krupnick