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Vestex apparel gets innovative technology designation

14 Nov '17

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Courtesy: Vestex

Standard Textile’s Vestex Active Barrier apparel has received a 2017 Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country. The designation is the result of direct feedback from hospital experts who interacted with Vestex at the Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange in Denver.

The Vizient Innovative Technology Exchange was organised on September 14, 2017.

Vestex Active Barrier apparel is a unique combination of technologies that addresses the need for continuous-wear, comfortable healthcare worker garments intended to minimise the risks associated with unanticipated exposure to body fluids during routine use, by repelling fluid splatter and spills from the fabric. Vestex Active Barrier apparel has also earned the exclusive endorsement of the American Hospital Association.

Vestex fabric is breathable and it contains an EPA-registered antimicrobial agent shown in controlled conditions in laboratory and hospital settings to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria on 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 compared to conventional healthcare uniforms.

"For more than 70 years, Standard Textile has brought breakthrough technology to the healthcare industry," said Norman Frankel, executive vice president/Sales at 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 minimise those environmental risks while being comfortable and durable for everyday use."

"We are honoured that Vizient has recognised Vestex and look forward to expanding its adoption with Vizient members," said Bill Bold, CEO of Vestagen Protective Technologies, developer of Vestex.

"Hospitals and providers are looking for innovations that offer unique and cumulative benefit over other products available on the market today. The feedback on Vestex Active Barrier by attendees at our Innovative Technology Exchange was strongly in favour of assigning this technology an Innovative Technology designation," said Debbie Archer, director of procurement and Vizient Innovative Technology Programme lead.

Vizient represents a diverse membership base that includes academic medical centres, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers and represents more than $100 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Programme, Vizient works with member-led councils and task forces to review potentially innovative products. If it is determined that a product is innovative, Vizient may award a contract outside of the competitive bid cycle. (SV)

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