DSPTCH Enlists Aaron De La Cruz for Artful Bandana-Style Face Covering
All of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to ArtEsteem and Border Kindness.
As companies continue to release their own versions of face masks in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, DSPTCH has partnered with San Francisco-based artist Aaron De La Cruz for a special edition face covering. Made with 100 percent cotton ripstop, the olive and green-hued mask is designed primarily with reusability and comfort in mind as an alternative to over-the-ear type of masks already on the market.
The artist’s signature artwork — which blends ancient Mayan aesthetics with modern graffiti stylings — covers the mask, which boasts a single elastic strap design that allows it to be worn similarly to a bandana. The tension is more easily spread, improving comfort and security. The adjustable strap allows the wearer to customize the fit, while a magnetic buckle provides an easy release. There’s also an additional pocket where a DIY filter can be placed between the two layers of fabric.
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All of the proceeds from the sales of the masks will donated to two non-profit organizations chosen by De La Cruz. The first is ArtEsteem, a local non-profit specializing in art and literacy programs for children and youth. The second is Border Kindness, which provides aid and services to asylum-seekers, migrants, refugees and the displaced.
Check out the special edition face mask in the slideshow above. Retailing for $40 USD, the De La Cruz-designed face covering is available now on DSPTCH’s website.
In case you missed it, DSPTCH’s black and olive face coverings that benefit various Bay Area non-profits are still available to purchase.
