Under the terms of the agreement, Dove will sell its own EZ Stretch brand of Vestex-protected uniforms and scrubs produced under a Vestex license. Dove is the one of the largest providers of custom uniforms to nursing schools in the US.

Strategy

“An important element of our strategy is to partner our revolutionary Vestex protective fabrics with market leaders who have an aligned commitment to innovation that addresses the dynamic conditions affecting healthcare providers and patients,” said Uncas “Ben” B. Favret III, President and Founder of Vestagen.

“For more than 30 years, Dove has built a powerful national brand in the nursing school community, and we expect their new Vestex-protected product line will increase awareness and preference for the Vestex brand early in students’ careers.”

Active barrier protective fabrics

Vestex represents a new class of active barrier protective fabrics for everyday use that is clinically proven to prevent or reduce the acquisition and retention of microbes and other contaminants. Vestex is engineered to have robust liquid repellency and embedded antimicrobial properties, along with enhanced breathability, good durability and affordability.

“We are excited to add the unique and compelling Vestex technology to our offering,” commented Kevin Anderson, President and General Manager of Dove.

“We see the growing demand for protective fabrics in the healthcare industry and we believe we have chosen the best provider on the market today to help us deliver this important solution to our customers. We are proud to offer the widest range of uniform solutions in the industry, along with an easy order entry process tailored for nursing students.”

Application

Apparel made with Vestex-protected fabrics is initially targeted at healthcare workers, who are at daily risk of exposure to splatters and spills of dangerous fluids during patient care and who can unknowingly spread these contaminants to other workers, patients, family members and the general public.

Garments made with Vestex are also expected to offer benefits to patients and to workers in such occupations as public safety, first responders, the food and hospitality industry, and competitive sports.

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