Marc Mathios, Ace Apparel | This family has weathered great storms together with a resourcefulness that serves everyone around them.

Marc Mathios is one of the brothers running Ace Apparel. His grandfather came to the United States from Greece, intent on entering the shower curtain business. But when WW2 struck, he couldn’t get fabric because shower curtains weren’t considered essential to the war effort. So he repurposed his manufacturing equipment to make canvas drop cloths instead. He fed his and his employees’ families. 

While we’re fortunate we’re not in as challenging a time as WW2, this time of coronavirus also requires many of us to adapt. Earlier this year, Ace Apparel focused on creating and embroidering uniforms. Once COVID struck, their clients weren’t hiring many new employees so they didn’t need tons of new uniforms. Luckily, Marc and his brothers repurposed their equipment to make cotton face masks. 

They’ve kept 70% of their employees working and sell every mask they make. Even with the tough financial implications of the pandemic on the business, Marc and his brothers are grateful for what they have and take pride in what they’ve achieved in such a difficult time. Resourcefulness, service, and gratitude are in his blood. 

“Like everyone else I’ve had my ups and downs… but I do keep a list of those silver linings that we can be grateful for.”