Read the latest magazine Health & Safety Industry News Face Mask Sales Up 1100% for Construction Retailer – Despite Being Unsuitable for Medical Use 6 March 2020 FACE MASK SALES have soared at a PPE retailer, with more sold in just February this year than the whole of 2019, despite its products being for construction rather than medical use. Vizwear also experienced dramatic sale increases in protective suits, with a 2500% increase in sales in February this year compared to January. Face Mask Sales Up 1100% Daniel Ure, Director of Sales at Vizwear said, “Over the last month we have experienced extremely high demand for face masks products and protective suits from our customers. “The Vizwear team are also receiving large numbers of enquires daily from people looking to buy this equipment and are working tirelessly to replenish stock and keep up with demand. “Whilst it’s encouraging to see people taking steps to prepare themselves for a potential outbreak, the masks that Vizwear currently sell are targeted towards workers within the trade and construction industry and aren’t designed for medical reasons.” >> Read more about PPE in the news Previous article Council Leaders and Mayors Call for Powers on Zero Carbon HousebuildingNext article Biggest New Contract Awards for February 2020 Share article You may also like View all News Health & Safety +2 14 October 2026 Digital Toolkit Aims to Strengthen High-Rise Safety Standards Health & Safety +2 13 October 2026 NFRC Wellbeing Campaign Helps Roofers Weather the Storm Health & Safety +2 13 October 2026 ‘Don’t Wait for Damage to Occur’, HSE Warns Employers on Noise and Vibration Health & Safety +3 10 October 2026 Employers Urged to Take Action This World Mental Health Day Sign Up to Roofing Today Stay up to date with all of the latest news from Roofing Today by signing up to our weekly Bulletins… Sign Up Today Get in Touch Check out the latest issue 126 September-October 2026 View Now Past Issues Get in Touch