Burberry launches face masks

The contribution will go to the Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund operated by The Burberry Foundation (UK registered charity number 1154468), which continues to provide PPE, as well as assistance to food banks and healthcare charities globally. The Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund was established in April this year for employees and partners around the world to support local communities in need. To date, contributions have been made towards relief efforts in Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa. 

Alongside the support from the foundation, earlier this year Burberry made donations to vaccine research, food bank charities and retooled its Castleford factory in Yorkshire, UK, to manufacture non-surgical gowns for medical and care workers, while also sourcing surgical masks through its global supply chain. To date, more than 160,000 pieces of PPE have been donated. 

The protective Vintage check cotton face masks, in archive beige and pale blue, are produced from revalued fabric. The reusable masks provide Particle Filtration Efficiency (PFE) and are enhanced with antimicrobial technology. The masks come with a matching travel pouch, which is also treated with antimicrobial technology.

The masks are now available on Burberry.com

Notes for Editors

Additional Information on the Masks

• The mask provides filtration efficiency for particles. 
• The antimicrobial technology protects the product from microbes and germs. 
• 20 per cent of the selling price of each face mask will be donated to the Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund operated by The Burberry Foundation. 
• Additional styles will launch in autumn.

About the Burberry Foundation

• The Burberry Foundation (UK registered charity number 1154468) was set up in 2008 by Burberry Group plc as an independent charity for general charitable purposes and grant-making. The foundation board is comprised of two Burberry representatives and an independent trustee. The board meets four times a year and is responsible for upholding the foundation’s vision and ensuring delivery of its charitable purpose. Considering the varied social, environmental and economic impacts of the luxury industry on communities worldwide, the foundation is dedicated to using the power of creativity to drive positive change in our communities and build a more sustainable future through innovation. Therefore, it is taking a long-term approach and focusing its grant-making on promoting the STEAM agenda, tackling educational inequality, reducing waste and supporting social and economic development.