# Vestex: Textiles, Orlando, United States

> Vestex: VESTEX is a healthcare and worker safety company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2009 by Ben Favret III. Based in Orlando, United States.

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# Vestex

VESTEX is a healthcare and worker safety company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2009 by Ben Favret III.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Textiles Orlando, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2009 17 years old
- **Team:** 18 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $46M in dollars
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Oct 2017

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## About Vestex

VESTEX is a healthcare and worker safety company based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 2009 by Ben Favret III.

The company specializes in antimicrobial protective apparel and textiles that help reduce pathogen transmission and fluid exposure in high-risk environments. VESTEX developed the first antimicrobial textile of its kind, leveraging a team of engineers and specialists with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. The company offers garments designed for continuous wear, featuring technologies that cool, breathe, and wick away moisture for maximum comfort. VESTEX textiles are proven to reduce up to 99.9% of MRSA and other pathogens in under 15 minutes, supported by multiple clinical trials. The products are FDA registered as medical devices, holding a unique classification and 510(k) clearance for safety and effectiveness. VESTEX serves various sectors, including healthcare, food service, first responders, and military, and has received endorsements from notable organizations like the American Hospital Association and the National Science Foundation.

## What company datasets say Vestex raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$46M** in dollars

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **$9.5M**

Last round date **Oct 2017**

## Founders and team

From Vestex's own website: 1 on the team.

- **Dawn Clarke** Chief Technology Officer

Advisers *Alan Reed*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

infection prevention health care food service industrial antimicrobial textiles antimicrobial fabric for children healthcare safety consumers protective workwear textile performance validation performance validated antimicrobial fabric antimicrobial treatment process fda 510(k) clearance active barrier fabric development mrsa reducing clothing medical protective apparel personal protective clothing

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- **Sector:** Textiles
- **Industry code:** NAICS 339113, 315250, SIC 3399, 3841, 23
- **Region:** Florida
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/vestex)

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