Standard Recognized for Protective Workwear

Posted November 9, 2017 at 12:49 pm

Standard Textile, Cincinnati, recently announced that its active barrier apparel VESTEX® for healthcare employees was recognized with a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient Inc., the largest  member-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S., according to a news release.

The designation was based on direct feedback from hospital experts who interacted with VESTEX at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange program in Denver on Sept. 14, the release said.

VESTEX active barrier apparel offers a unique combination of technologies that address the need for continuous-wear, comfortable healthcare employee garments intended to minimize the risks associated with unanticipated exposure to bodily fluids during routine use by repelling fluid splatter and spills from the fabric. A peer-reviewed hospital-based study published in a leading medical journal showed reduced acquisition and retention of certain microorganisms on VESTEX scrubs under the study conditions as compared with conventional healthcare work garments.

“For more than 70 years, Standard Textile has brought breakthrough technology to the healthcare industry,” said Norman Frankel, executive VP/sales for Standard Textile. “VESTEX provides healthcare- worker focused innovation, addressing the growing environmental risks to these essential stakeholders in the healthcare setting. VESTEX active barrier fabric incorporates multiple technologies to help minimize those environmental risks, while being comfortable and durable for everyday use.” Click here for details.

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