From Madison Flitch to Madison “Stitch”: How One Local Furniture Company Started Creating Protective Gear For Healthcare Workers

Jan 5

By Michael Mackie

We’re nearly a month into our self-quarantine, and in that time, many businesses have radically shifted gears. In some cases—like local bespoke furniture makers Madison Flitch—they’ve eschewed their usual business model for something more urgent—helping create and sew masks for healthcare workers.

A mere month after hosting their grand opening in the East Crossroads, the team pivoted on a dime, says owner/founder John Pryor. “We were just picking up momentum before COVID-19 hit,” he says. We caught up with Pryor to get an update on how things are going three weeks later.

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