We’ve been keeping a very watchful eye on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and our highest priority is the well-being of our team, production partners, and our customers. We have a few important updates to share with you:
Team. Our dedicated design experts are doing well, and have all been working remotely to help keep everyone healthy.
Production. Custom apparel and accessory manufacturing is still in progress, and we’re taking every precaution with our partner makers and production facilities in the US and abroad to stay safe and hygienic.
Shipping.You may see slightly slower turnaround times for larger orders, as FedEx has instituted some shipping restrictions for heavier packages during this time.
Face masks. We’re pivoting some production resources to make face masks sorely needed to protect healthcare workers and others on the frontlines of facing coronavirus. But, we need your help to connect to hospitals, clinics, elder care facilities, and other healthcare centers in need. Please help us reach them by getting in touch via support@diehardscarves.com or 844-396-3085.
Given the evolving nature of the situation, we’ll continue to proactively follow guidance from local and state health officials and the CDC, and will keep you informed of any developments as soon as they happen.
That being said, we wanted you to know that now, more than ever, we’re inspired by you—our customers: communities who are, in one way or another, building something bigger than themselves, helping steer change, and are bringing people together and giving them a unique place to belong.
We wanted to help you keep a sense of community alive while social distancing and staying home. Not being able to hang out with friends, loved ones, and colleagues can make us all feel a little lonely or disconnected. So, here are a few ideas of how to share your team spirit, put your #PassionOnDisplay, and stay positive, connected, and creative while hunkering down.
Skip the gym. Keep your “quaranteam” in shape and your skills sharp by doing work-ins together at home via videoconference (Zoom, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts are solid free ones to use). Share your work-in plan or drills you want to run with the group ahead of time, and designate a leader or team captain to guide everyone through the exercises. You could even livestream, or turn it into a friendly competition or challenge to make it more fun. Share with a unique hashtag on social media to help motivate and inspire others.
You can show your pride anywhere—even at home. Host a virtual pep rally: wear your team, school, or group’s uniforms, merch, or colors and get creative with face paint and hair chalk. Get crafty and make oversized banners or posters, and then hop into the pep rally videoconference room to sing your fight song and share your spirit! You could even plan virtual performances, like this California choir, or your own mini #ClubQuarantine dance party or Tik-Tok dance challenge as part of the festivities.
Tuning in together a few times a week? Then make a list of “spirit day” themes and show up to the videoconference all decked out. Winner gets a giftcard to a local business who needs your support. Some ideas could be: Star Wars Day, Minecraft Day, Beach Day, Meme Day, Video Game or Movie Character Day, Twin Day, Cult TV Show Day, Formal Day, Crazy Hair Day, Out of this World Day, Favorite Food Day, and more.
You can still spill the quarantea by spending time together with friends and family online:
#StaySafeStayHome doesn’t mean that you have to become a hermit. As most people are paying more attention to social media right now, use this time to get to know each other a little better. Post questions or polls for your fans and followers to answer. Develop “meet the team” interviews, where people can learn more about your community. Example questions could be:
How can you and your team, friends, and family band together to help flatten the curve with (socially distant) social good? Here are a few ways you can help out your local community during this time of layoffs, school closures, stressed nonprofits, and shuttering local businesses.
