Vestex wins awards for protective healthcare apparel

Published: 30-Apr-2015

The healthcare worker apparel technology is designed to prevent the spread of infectious disease


Vestagen Technical Textiles in the US, a company that makes the proprietary textile technology called Vestex, has recently received a prestigious Edison Award, in a global competition that recognises innovations with potential to create a positive impact in the world.

At a ceremony in New York City, Vestagen received the Silver Edison Award in the Material Science 'Protection & Safety' category. The awards honour excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation.

Vestex's active barrier protective fabric technology combines antimicrobial, liquid repellent and breathability properties. Healthcare lab coats, scrubs and patient gowns made with Vestex fabric are proven in a hospital setting to protect workers' garments from acquiring contaminants that can spread to patients and the community.

The fabrics are utilised in the myGuardian and myComfort lines manufactured and sold directly by Vestagen, as well as retail partners and select distributors. The fabric is also available for garment production by approved licensees.

'We are extremely honored to receive this accolade from the Edison organisation. At Vestagen, our mission is to use clinically-proven textile technology to better protect people from infectious organisms and other contaminants,' said Uncas (Ben) B. Favret III, founder and president of Vestagen.

The company also recently received an Innovator Award from Apparel Magazine.

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