Tag: PPE

Over the course of this quarantine, a number of small enterprises have sprouted, either as a means for creative expression or as another source of income. However, that wasn’t exactly the case for up-and-coming, 23-year-old designer Sam Rivera, who initially had plans for

Like most of us, Kathryn Bernardo also did her part to help flatten the curve by staying home. But with the general enhanced community quarantine has come work obligations, which started for the actress on Monday this week. In preparation for this, Kathryn

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has announced that they will be making their highly anticipated face masks available starting tomorrow, June 19, in Japan. Uniqlo Philippines, on the other hand, has yet to announce the availability of the face mask locally.The AIRism Mask is made from Uniqlo's AIRism technology, which features

Since the dawn of the coronavirus pandemic, some local designers have confessed to reflecting on what fashion means to consumers at present. The common thread was that now, fashion is all about focusing on its purpose, and that is to protect the

Heart Evangelista has been the subject of criticism as of late for her fashion-related Instagram posts and the “new normal.” Having posted a number of photos while donning fashionable looks featuring her own take on personal protective gear styled with designer pieces,

Metro Manila is now under general community quarantine after more than two months on strict lockdown. Suspension on public transportation has been lifted, while some establishments have reopened for business. That means that, yes, you can now step outside. The swing of

Fashion always evolves over time. Now that we’ve entered general community quarantine, the way we dress won’t be what it used to be. Protection, healthy, and safety, will be the top priorities when selecting what clothes to wear outside. This is where

Attention, all garment manufacturers and hospital suppliers, now’s your chance to help our frontliners in the fight against COVID-19.  In a Facebook post last May 20 the United Nations Development Programme in the Philippines announced that they’re  currently working on a platform that

Retail giant Uniqlo is just one of several businesses and establishments that have reopened in the metro since the modified enhanced community quarantine began on May 16. The Japanese brand is known for practical wardrobe finds like padded bra tops, canvas tote bags, white sneakers, and more. That's why

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is dealing with a shortage of materials to be used for creating personal protective equipment. However, the Philippines might be better off, since our native abaca fibers have us covered."[Abaca] is the strongest natural

When it comes to fashion trends, Heart Evangelista is never behind. In fact, she's a trendsetter herself, what with her ingeniously fun ways of dressing up. To wit, she has taken her pambahay OOTDs to the next level by donning stylish—yet totally

The shops of The Tannery Manila are closed, but work continues. Only this time, the leather specialist is making personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors and nurses instead of its premium backpacks, totes, and bag accessories. Like many fashion labels, big or

With quarantine extended yet again, and a cure or vaccine for the coronavirus nowhere in sight just yet, many have begun adjusting old routines and building new habits according to our new normal. Masks are de rigeur for out-of-house errands, and we

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is joining the fight against COVID-19. The Malaysian airlines recently launched PPE suits to be worn by its cabin crew as added protection for both flight attendants and passengers during their scheduled recovery flights.  Rendered in AirAsia’s signature red hot

In line with the enhanced community quarantine, all domestic and international flights via Philippine Airlines have been cancelled until April 30. Last April 14, however, the airline operated two special flights from Manila to Toronto and Vancouver to ferry Canadian citizens who were

Member companies of the Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (CONWEP) will start the local production of medical-grade PPE suits for healthcare personnel, as a response to the government’s call to address the deficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the

Joining the national effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is local eyewear brand Sunnies Studios, which has pledged to donate 3000 pairs of certified medical-grade goggles and 5000 pairs of prescription frames to various Philippine medical facilities."Sunnies Studios has pledged to donate 5000 prescription

As our medical workers painstakingly fight the COVID-19 crisis in the frontlines, the fashion industry has taken it upon itself to provide them with badly-needed equipment essential for their own protection. Iloilo-based designers in particular have gone viral on social media lately

Mich Dulce and team members of The Manila Protective Gear Sewing Club have come up with a design for two-piece personal protective equipment specifically designed for female health workers. "This style was made with the consideration of our women doctors and health workers so

In these difficult times, it's hard to find even a sliver of good news anywhere you look. Still, in the midst of the bleak grayness the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon our country, Filipino fashion designer Adrian Pe's fun, colorful, rainbow-hued PPE