Value First may have found a reliable solution for the current shortage of N95 masks and isolation gowns but we need to determine the level of interest from LeadingAge members. Phoenix Textile has a source we can use that they have already ordered from.
We will need to aggregate volume to make this work.As mentioned, Phoenix Textile can source N95 masks to be shipped via air freight for approximately $2.75 each. The price includes freight to a distribution center in the US and products would ship approximately 1 week after the order is placed. A 50% down payment is required and can only be ordered in full containers. This means we would be ordering in intervals of 338,000 masks, with 338,000 being the minimum number to make this a viable option.
The isolation gowns would cost approximately $9.75 each and have a minimum order of 10,000 gowns. The air freight option would take approximately 10 days to get to our distribution center.
Please complete this survey as soon as possible so we can determine LeadingAge member interest in moving forward.