Nike Is Turning Its Air Sneakers Into Protective Equipment
Nike (NYSE: NKE) might not be spinning straw into gold, but considering the shortages in protective equipment healthcare workers face, its decision to turn its Air sneakers into face masks and respirator parts is just a different kind of valuable alchemy.
The footwear company will be using various parts of its sneakers like collar padding, cords, and the soles of the shoes to fashion full-face shields and respirator lenses to protect against COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
A full-face shield made from parts of Nike Air sneakers. Image source: Nike.
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