Wilkhahn – German manufacturer of innovative office and conference furniture that encourages well-being, health, creativity, and performance – is working hard to protect its employees on the production line as best as possible. With PPE in short supply, the company is sewing face masks at its Headquarters in Germany in workspaces that would otherwise be devoted to upholstery in an effort to not only protect its employees, but also provide assistance to local organizations who are in dire need of them. Health, social responsibility and a passion for innovation and good design make up the Wilkhahn DNA.
To make these face masks, the Wilkhahn Sewing Department uses a bonded nonwoven fabric that is normally applied inside upholstery covers for thermal comfort. The fabric is relatively close-knit, but is a breathable, food safe, and skin-friendly material that can be washed at 40 degrees Celsius. To date, around 2,000 face masks have been produced alongside standard operations.
Wherever possible, Wilkhahn employees are finding unique new ways to work from home. For employees in the Production Department, two face masks are provided per day, and employees are operating staggered shifts and taking breaks at different times to avoid direct contact with one another. Visit the Wilkhahn blog for more information.