Governor Henry McMaster visited Inman, South Carolina headquarters to see PPE that will refill emergency stock and help school districts around the state
INMAN, S.C. – October 13, 2020 –LaKota Products has donated 200,000 masks to the State of South Carolina. Governor McMaster visited the facility last Thursday to meet founder and CEO of LaKota Products and TrueTimber Camo, Rusty Sellars, the LaKota Products employees and tour the facility. The donation totaled over $500,000 in PPE that will be used to supplement emergency stock kept by the state of South Carolina as well as in school districts across the state.
LaKota Products’ knowledge of sourcing, fabrics, technologies and manufacturing allowed the company to quickly focus on and respond to the pandemic. The company has provided millions of masks and gowns to hospitals and healthcare workers across the country. LaKota has also provided hand sanitizer and other PPE to the same channels and offers them direct to the general public as well.
“We know this pandemic has been a struggle for people worldwide, but we also know how hard it has hit our home state,” said LaKota Products CEO Rusty Sellars. “We wanted to do something that would have an impact in the communities where we live, work and recreate. The Governor’s office has been a fantastic partner and we’re thrilled to know that our masks will be used specifically to help schools and other people in need at this challenging time.”
“LaKota Medical’s generosity is a shining example of an innovative business stepping up and providing for their communities during a time of need,” McMaster said in a statement. “This donation will help fight the spread of COVID-19 and get protective equipment to the South Carolinians who need it most.”
LaKota Products Owners Rusty Sellars and Johnny Morris also collaborated to donate more than one million masks to healthcare workers and first responders earlier this year. Through Morris’ Convoy of Hope foundation, PPE made it to frontline workers who needed it most.
LaKota products is focused on providing NIOSH approved N95 Masks, KN95 masks and Disposable Isolation Gowns, but can also respond to individual requests for other PPE products and specific needs. More information is available at www.lakotaproducts.com/ppe or by contacting medicaltaskforce@lakotaproducts.com.
About LaKota Products
LaKota Products is a leader in product design and manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, sources and distributes some of the top outdoor apparel brands, promotional clothing and marine products in the world. Highly skilled designers analyze market trends in a variety of industries to deliver high performance outerwear, private label apparel and other items to a wide range of customers. The team has more than 25 years of experience in the global trade and can navigate social compliance, product technologies, supply chain challenges and all other variables. This all leads to the delivery of desirable, high-quality products at competitive prices. More information is available at lakotaproducts.com.