Saints' kit provider, O'Neills, is manufacturing over 100,000 scrubs for frontline staff fighting the threat of coronavirus.
Some 150 people have been brought back into work at the company to fulfil the requirements for frontline NHS staff in the North.
The fabric being used has been dyed and coated with anti-viral properties at the firm’s Walkinstown site in Co. Dublin.
O’Neills Sportswear, who have been producing our home and away kit plus leisurewear since 2014, recently released a statement confirming they would be doing their part to assist health workers, while still ensuring their own staff remain safe while working.
With immediate effect, O’Neills are manufacturing scrubs for the Health and Social Care Trusts.
The health and safety of our workers is paramount. We are observing government hygiene and distancing protocol.
We are delighted to support the work of frontline healthcare staff. pic.twitter.com/oZJwNR5ek9
— O’Neills (@ONeills1918) March 23, 2020
In it they said: “With immediate effect, O’Neills are manufacturing scrubs for the Health and Social Care Trusts.
“The health and safety of our workers is paramount. We are observing government hygiene and distancing protocol.
“We are delighted to support the work of frontline staff.”
Everyone at the Saints applauds O’Neills efforts to support key workers at this difficult time.
