Peterborough fabrics supplier helps keep NHS in scrubs

Plush Addict, of Lincoln Road, Peterborough, is creating and supplying materials for the sewing community to make vital clothing for NHS and other health care workers who come into contact with the public.

The company was created eight years ago by husband and wife team Jon and Kelly Rose selling fabric and haberdashery.

The Covid-19 lockdown meant the store had to be closed to the public and 11 of the 15 staff were furloughed while the business traded online only.

Now Plush Addict is putting together and supplying scrub packs to the Cambridgeshire Scrub Hub and other local groups.

The kits include suitable fabrics for scrubs cut into appropriate lengths, the threads and drawcords.

Fabrics and accessories notions are also provided for creating headbands and laundry bags.

Jon and Kellie said: ‘When we heard about the local hubs we wanted to get involved and do our bit to help.

“We have been making up the packs, donating and offering materials at cost to several local groups to support our key workers during these unprecedented times.

“We have another 500 metres coming in for the Cambridgeshire Scrub Hub to make scrubs for Magpas Air Ambulance, a GP Surgery in March and individuals at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

“We also offer discounted polycotton fabrics to the public so more people can have access and get involved.”

“You don’t need to be a professional seamstress.

“There is a need for scrubs, laundry bags, ear-saver headbands and also volunteer drivers.

For the Love of Scrubs is an army of home sewers who have come together to sew plain clothes worn by NHS and other front-liners who are coming into contact with the public.

Central hubs have been set up in local areas across the country to coordinate people wanting to offer their help and also a place for medical professionals to put in requests if they are in short supply.

Anyone who would like to support in any way you can donate to the Cambridgeshire Scrub Hub and Helping Headbands at:

Cambridgeshire Scrub Hub fundraising page: www.gofundme.com/f/cambridgeshire-scrubhubmaking-scrubs-for-the-nhs

Helping with Headbands fundraising page: www.gofundme.com/f/helpingwithheadbands