The idea from Gerlinde from Lauda-Königshofen:
Order of Corona masks:
Now that I know that in Kenya cotton masks are sewn I would like
order 10 masks this way
Now that I know that in Kenya cotton masks are sewn I would like
order 10 masks this way
The story of the Corona masks:
Negotiation phase
Virginia Kariuki 01 Apr 2020 1:59 pm
Hey Gerlinde
I hope you're well. Here is my quote for your consideration. Let me know what you think about it.
stay safe.
I hope you're well. Here is my quote for your consideration. Let me know what you think about it.
stay safe.
kind regards,
Virginia K
Virginia Kariuki 01 Apr 2020 9:58 pm
Hey Gerlinde
I hope you’re well, here’s a quote for your consideration.
Stay safe and healthy.
Regards,
Virginia K
I hope you’re well, here’s a quote for your consideration.
Stay safe and healthy.
Regards,
Virginia K
Automated Translation 05 Apr 2020 6:28 pm
05 Apr 2020 10:14 am: Gerlinde
Hello thank you very much for the greetings
I'm glad to hear that
order has worked out and the
Masks contribute to the
to confine the virus
Hello thank you very much for the greetings
I'm glad to hear that
order has worked out and the
Masks contribute to the
to confine the virus
Virginia Kariuki 05 Apr 2020 7:01 pm
Happy to be of service 🙂
Are there any specifications you would like? The idea is to have 3 layers with a pocket to put on a pocket tissue or Kleenex for extra filtering that can be changed out as needed.
Are there any specifications you would like? The idea is to have 3 layers with a pocket to put on a pocket tissue or Kleenex for extra filtering that can be changed out as needed.
Automated Translation 06 Apr 2020 7:45 am
05 Apr 2020 10:54 pm: Gerlinde
I am glad that it is possible to order 10 cotton masks in Kenya and I hope that they will
choose a quality for me that is good.
I am glad that it is possible to order 10 cotton masks in Kenya and I hope that they will
choose a quality for me that is good.
Virginia Kariuki 06 Apr 2020 1:34 pm
Hey Gerlinde,
Do you want it in the African fabric (Ankara) or in plain fabric or do I do half plain fabric half African fabric?
Do you want it in the African fabric (Ankara) or in plain fabric or do I do half plain fabric half African fabric?
Automated Translation 06 Apr 2020 4:27 pm
06 Apr 2020 3:03 pm: Gerlinde
Since the masks stay in Kenya it is certainly nicer if the masks are brought to an African
Patterns are or half and half would be ok.
Since the masks stay in Kenya it is certainly nicer if the masks are brought to an African
Patterns are or half and half would be ok.
Virginia Kariuki 06 Apr 2020 6:33 pm
Ok. I think we’re good to start. I have some navy blue fabric so half will be from African fabric and the rest from this other fabric.
Production phase
Virginia Kariuki 10 Apr 2020 8:54 am
Hi Gerlinde,
I hope you’re keeping safe.
We are already producing and will be done by today evening. Here are some photos and a clip on how we’re going about it.
Have a lovely day. Will get back to you once it’s done.
I hope you’re keeping safe.
We are already producing and will be done by today evening. Here are some photos and a clip on how we’re going about it.
Have a lovely day. Will get back to you once it’s done.
Automated Translation 11 Apr 2020 12:28 pm
11 Apr 2020 12:28 pm: Gerlinde
okay
okay
Virginia Kariuki 13 Apr 2020 1:04 pm
Hey
I hope you’re well. We finished and here are the photos
I hope you’re well. We finished and here are the photos
Automated Translation 14 Apr 2020 9:10 am
14 Apr 2020 9:05 am: Gerlinde
Great, I'm glad!
Great, I'm glad!
The final Corona masks:
Material: Ankara fabric, cotton, elastic,cotton thread
Reference: ON003426E-13330
Reference: ON003426E-13330
Costs to realize this Corona masks
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
13.42
|
| Cost of labour |
11.63
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.45
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
1.34
|
| Subtotal – payout to craftsman |
26.84
|
| Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
2.68
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
2.68
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
15
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
8.97
|
| Total |
56.17
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
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