Coronavirus: Santini to start making face masks instead of cycling clothing

Chloe Dygert is congratulated by Monica Santini at the recent track world championships
Chloe Dygert is congratulated by Monica Santini at the recent track world championships (Image credit: Alex Broadway/SWpix.com)

Italian cycling clothing manufacturer Santini have announced that they are pivoting to manufacturing face masks in response to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. 

The company, which currently supplies clothing to Boels Dolmans, Trek-Segafredo and the UCI World Championships, is hoping to begin production on Monday, March 23.

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