StringKing

StringKing is a small sporting goods and apparel company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2012, the company employs 39 people and generates approximately $6 million in annual revenue. StringKing is primarily known for manufacturing lacrosse sticks, baseball and softball bats, hockey sticks, and custom-fit apparel. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company pivoted its operations to produce personal protective equipment (PPE), including 3-ply disposable face masks, protective gowns, and reusable cloth face masks. StringKing supplies these products to hospital systems, essential personnel, and the general public. In a remarkable display of adaptability, StringKing rapidly shifted its manufacturing and supply chains to meet the growing demand for PPE. The company directly employed around 50 garment workers and indirectly supported an additional 50 through its network of local facilities. To keep up with production, StringKing installed over 50 mask-specific sewing machines across 10-15 facilities, adding approximately 200 more employees to the effort. For more information about StringKing's face masks and other products, visit their website at stringking.com.