Vestex, the proprietary textile technology of Vestagen Technical Textiles, has received two notable innovation awards. The awards include the prestigious Edison Award, a competition that recognizes innovations with potential to create a positive impact in the world, and an Innovator Award from Apparel Magazine.

Developed by Vestagen, Vestex is the original active barrier protective fabric technology, combining 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, according to the manufacturer.

Edison Award

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

“We are extremely honoured to receive this accolade from the Edison organization. At Vestagen, our mission is to use clinically-proven textile technology to better protect people from infectious organisms and other contaminants,” commented Uncas ‘Ben’ B. Favret III, founder and President of Vestagen.

“In the spirit of the Edison Awards, we developed Vestex fabric, the first healthcare apparel to combine fluid repellency with antimicrobial and breathability properties, as an alternative to conventional uniforms worn today that harbor and transmit dangerous pathogens. Our goal is to facilitate widespread adoption of protective uniforms as the universally accepted standard for healthcare workers and their patients.”

Innovator Award

The technology also received an Innovator Award from Apparel Magazine. Innovator Awards are bestowed upon apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers that have demonstrated innovation along the apparel supply chain and/or revolutionary new products and designs. 

“Our goal with Vestex is to help propel a transformation of healthcare worker and patient attire by applying new technologies to redefine expectations of protection and comfort. Our progress to date in achieving this goal is highlighted by these new honours,” said Dale Pfost, PhD, CEO of Vestagen.

“They follow our recent exclusive endorsement by the American Hospital Association and we're very proud to see Vestex being recognized as the leader in healthcare attire by a diversity of highly respected organizations.”

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