Doncaster businesswoman who makes dog bandanas switches to facemasks to fill demand
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Pharmacist by day and sewing enthusiast by night, Jayne Hale has turned her business Tilly Box Gifts towards making facemasks.
With government guidance stating that people must wear face masks on public transport, there has been an increase in demand for washable, reusable masks.
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Hide AdJayne, from Bessacar, said: “We decided to start making masks a few weeks ago.
Jayne and her sister Julie Wright have been making the masks in their spare time - they have over 50 materials for customers to choose from and the masks can be embroidered with initials or logos.
Jayne was inspired by her son to start up her business as he himself launched his own called Blue Mango - he sells biodegradable products made with bamboo.
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Hide Ad“The masks are shaped to fit people’s faces and the cotton they are made out of acts as a filter,” she said.
“We have pretty much any colour you could want as well as animal and floral prints.
“We honestly didn’t think that it would get to this stage.
“We started just making them for friends and family but we’ve now sold over 350.”
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Hide AdTheir biggest market is in America but she has also sold masks to Australia and Spain.
Before Covid-19, Jayne and her sister were focused on making dog bandanas and had even attended the Cheshire Dog Show to promote their work.
Their bandanas can be clipped onto a dog's collar to make them easier to wear.
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Hide AdMasks start at £6 and go up to £13 depending on the level of intricacy.
As Jayne is making the masks bespoke she can embroider company logos and names into the material.
It is important to note that they are not medical grade facemasks.
You can check out her masks and dog products here.