If yesterday we told you what the fashion world is doing to counter the emergency caused by the pandemic caused by the COVID-19, today we tell you how the most important sportswear company in the world has decided to help those who, on the front line, are fighting this very difficult battle.

Nike announced that it is working closely with Oregon Health & Science University to produce full-face masks for medical personnel, thanks to components that were originally intended for clothing and shoe production lines.

In this conversion, Nike is using thermoplastic polyurethane derived from Air units to make the visors for the masks.

“Without proper facial protection, healthcare workers are at a higher risk of contracting the virus, which could place substantial strain on the healthcare workforce in the months ahead“, said Miko Enomoto, associate professor of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at OHSU’s School of Medicine. “The full-face shields help protect healthcare workers’ faces and also help to prolong the length we can safely use a surgical or N95 mask. Nike’s generous response to the COVID-19 crisis helps to instil an added layer of confidence and support for healthcare workers, that we can safely carry out the jobs we were born to do.”