South African tattoo shop owner creates world’s first Covid-19 protective shirt
Andrew King immediately realised the long-term economic effects that Covid-19 and the nation-wide lockdown would have on his business - and more importantly, on his employees.
In the face of adversity, the entrepreneurial spirit shines brightest. This rings particularly true for businessman and creative thinker, Andrew King.
As the owner of M&K Before Ink based in Edenvale, Johannesburg, Andrew immediately realised the long-term economic effects that Covid-19 and the nation-wide lockdown would have on his business – and more importantly, on his employees.
Derived from the concept of convenient protection, the first ever Covid-19 protective shirt and the Pure Air™ brand were born.
Andrew recognised the relevance of mask culture, as well as the importance of creating an effective, user-friendly product. Further creative fuel arose from the youngsters in the family who were struggling with the discomfort and inconvenience of the masks.
Andrew and his team got straight to work on a product that would not only meet basic standards but push them to a whole new level.
The Pure Air™ product has an ISO14664 certified filter that can be optionally inserted into the neck of the high-quality, medium weight, cotton top. The design can be worn as an outer garment or as a vest.
The neck of the garment is easily pulled up over the mouth and face to provide protection against socially transmitted airborne particles or dropped back down to the chest when not required, without becoming a hindrance.
Designed and currently manufactured in South Africa the Pure Air™ protective shirts are an international first. Sizes range from ages 4 and up. Shop the current product offering at mandkbeforeink.com.
About M&K Before Ink Tattoos
Welcome to M & K Before Ink Tattoo Studio (EST 2018). It gives us great pleasure to show you what we do and who we are! Our inspiration comes from our creative minds, as we do not have the skill-set to impress what goes on in there, we have always surrounded ourselves with people who can.
Andrew invented a toy and along that journey he discovered the pure beauty of art and how it could change a mood in an instant. He believes that his direction is to help young artists, because they have so much expression with so little opportunity in today’s economic climate.
The shop is situated in a safe and secure location in the heart of Edenvale. M & K’s focus is to insure that all clients receive excellent service, from first timers to ink veterans requiring full custom work. So if you are in the area, stop in and leave your mark on the future.
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