The idea from Noel from :
Hey, following the COVID-19 pandemic, I would love to have 10 face masks made. I understand that homemade masks don't offer 100% protection but there are some guidelines provided by health experts to make them safe
1. must be 100% cotton
2. Use 2 to 3 layers
3. Insert a pocket for a filter
4. Add a wire on the side seams to ensure the mask is compact
5. Use an elastic as side strands.
6. The fabric should be washable.
Kindly if you're aware of other protective regulations follow them as you make the masks
Looking forward to hearing from you.
1. must be 100% cotton
2. Use 2 to 3 layers
3. Insert a pocket for a filter
4. Add a wire on the side seams to ensure the mask is compact
5. Use an elastic as side strands.
6. The fabric should be washable.
Kindly if you're aware of other protective regulations follow them as you make the masks
Looking forward to hearing from you.
The story of the 10 face masks made from cotton:
Negotiation phase
Brigid Momanyi 29 Mar 2020 9:23 pm
In my case I have cotton Ankara which I hope would do the job. Given the suggested pricing point a wire or even boning for support would push the cost further up.
The other conditions are very much possible
The other conditions are very much possible
Noel 30 Mar 2020 12:25 pm
That's okay, kindly proceed.
I'll appreciate if you take videos and photos of the realization process. Also take a picture of yourself wearing the mask Thank you
I'll appreciate if you take videos and photos of the realization process. Also take a picture of yourself wearing the mask Thank you
Brigid Momanyi 31 Mar 2020 12:12 am
I have shared a short video explaining the layering
Brigid Momanyi 31 Mar 2020 11:24 am
Let me get on it
Production phase
Brigid Momanyi 31 Mar 2020 1:29 pm
Above are attached end product
Noel 31 Mar 2020 2:10 pm
I like the masks. Kindly send pictures of all the ten masks.
Brigid Momanyi 31 Mar 2020 5:12 pm
I have attached a photo of all ten masks together
Noel 31 Mar 2020 5:27 pm
Alright
I believe they're now ready. I'll give you further instructions on what to do next.
I believe they're now ready. I'll give you further instructions on what to do next.
Brigid Momanyi 31 Mar 2020 8:59 pm
That is great
Noel 01 Apr 2020 9:39 am
Kindly follow the next steps
1. Put a hand written paper inside the masks with the instruction to boil and disinfect the face mask every day after use.
2. Find a sales person.
3. Give him/her one mask
4. Tell him to sell the rest of the masks for 150 ksh
1. Put a hand written paper inside the masks with the instruction to boil and disinfect the face mask every day after use.
2. Find a sales person.
3. Give him/her one mask
4. Tell him to sell the rest of the masks for 150 ksh
The final 10 face masks made from cotton:
Material: Cotton Ankara
Reference: ON001435E-13256
Reference: ON001435E-13256
Costs to realize this 10 face masks made from cotton
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
2.65
|
| Cost of labour |
4.42
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.88
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
1.77
|
| Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
9.72
|
| Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
0.97
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
0.97
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| Total |
11.66
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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