A Glasgow shipyard worker who spent 25 years for asbestos victims has inspired a new clothing range, including a shirt that will raise funds for the cause. Fashion brand latest drop includes a shipyard-themed T-shirt which will see 5 per cent of proceeds going to Clydebank Asbestos Group, a charity dedicated to helping victims of asbestos exposure. The company raised more than £12,750 for charity Action on Asbestos over the last three years.
The special T-shirt pays tribute to Bob Dickie, who worked at the John Brown shipyard and was one of the founding members and former chairman of the Clydebank Asbestos Group - named for the town which was once called the ‘asbestos capital’ of Europe. The shirt features Dickie’s initials and serves as a homage to his efforts in raising awareness of the deadly impact of the “killer dust” on shipyard workers. Dickie, who died in October last year, was a key campaigner in the fight against asbestos, driving legislative change and earning recognition at a local and national level.
It’s a cause close to the company’s heart – Finnieston takes inspiration from the Shipbuilding heritage in Glasgow, building in details to its garments that have a nod to the past. Last year, it committed to donating all profits to good causes. Founder Ross Geddes said: "Since we launched Finnieston in 2020, it’s been a priority to represent the shipbuilding industry in a way that reflects both the pride and the challenges of that heritage.
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