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Collected Item: “Le Chateau starts work on producing 500,000 hospital gowns in Canada”

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Le Chateau starts work on producing 500,000 hospital gowns in Canada

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News Article

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"MONTREAL — Le Chateau Inc. says it has started the manufacturing of up to 500,000 hospital gowns in partnership with Logistik Unicorp Inc. and its contract with the federal government. The retailer says all the gowns will be made in Canada."
Canadian clothing brand Le Chateau, which usually makes prom dresses and suits, has announced they will now make hospital gowns in support of efforts to keep hospitals and clinics sufficiently supplied during the pandemic and resulting supply chain interruptions.

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industry, PPE

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https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/national-business/le-chateau-starts-work-on-producing-500000-hospital-gowns-in-canada-2537127?fbclid=IwAR2sX3sbSiKdVzJjiBcQrW0BHvxOwztSSbfcmpKGk-Ou6YcegkANw7ZBexU

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Canadian Press

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2020
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