vestex scrubs

[1326luck]

my hospital is going to vestex scrubs. requiring staff to wear but we can not find any information on what is the chemicals are in the scrubs?

anyone know anything about them?

[Altra, BSN, RN]

An internet search can take you to www.vestagen.com.

[1326luck]

I have found the web site quite easily. When you search through it there is no listing of chemicals used on scrubs. Wondering if any has worn them and seen a listing of the chemicals that are placed on scrubs. The hospital had staff sign waiver stating they will wear scrubs unless the employee has an md sin saying the employee was reacting to scrubs.

[NanikRN]

So i looked on website and saw demo of scrubs dunked in water and coming out practically dry

How would you wash these?

[Seaofclouds, BSN, RN]

It sounds like it is more about the fabric in regards to the water resistance. There are some antimicrobials as well. Here is what I found (Vestagen Technical Textiles | Technologies):

"To protect clothing from contamination, staining and saturation, Vestex® fabric uses fluorine/ silicon oxide-based technology to create textiles that are naturally stain resistant and repellant to bodily fluids, water, oil, dirt and dust. The technology uses hydrophobic and oleophobic properties to create a structured surface that repels fluids. Instead of a broad surface barrier, Vestex® technology binds to the individual fibers and therefore works to keep garments clean and dry for their entire useful life."

"Vestex® antimicrobial technology is named Semeltec to honor the Father of Infection Control – Ignaz Semmelweis, M.D. Semeltec is a quaternary ammonium (quat) antimicrobial, the same base as skin sanitizers used through healthcare settings. The active ingredient of Semeltec is a monomer, 3-trimethoxysilylpropyldimethyl octadecyl ammonium chloride. It is embedded in the fiber on the outside of the garment, not against the skin of the wearer. Semeltec antimicrobial mechanism of action is through the positively charged ions covalently bonded to a carbon ring (benzyl) which has a germicidal/bactericidal (kill activity) by causing the bacterial membrane to leak and die. Quats have been proven to show bacteriostatic properties when used on fabrics to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the fabric surface. Unlike other antimicrobial materials, Vestex® Semeltec technology has never been shown to cause or allow microbial adaptation or resistance and it is non-leaching so it will not be absorbed by the skin or wash off into the water supply during laundering."

Hope that helps.

[Luci1968]

Look at their own website that states there has been a study to see if these scrubs are safe. It actually says that there should be further studies. Not only that but they never disclose what chemical is in their scrubs. These scrubs are considered a pesticide by the fda.

If a hospital decides you are required to wear them, this is a chemical exposure as stated by OSHA and is required to have a MSDS sheet on it. I am in the same situation and am fighting it. Also Vestex is not even registered with the FDA to even claim that they decrease hospital aquired infection or to protect the health care worker, it is illegal until they are registered as a level two. They are registered with the FDA to provide antimicrobial protection to decrease odor.

As usual, there are pockets being padded.

[Penelope_Pitstop, BSN, RN]

I...uhhh...I read this as "vernix scrubs."

*skips away*

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I...uhhh...I read this as "vernix scrubs."

*skips away*

Ugghhh.....the thought of cheesy-looking organic material on the scrubs immediately entered my awareness.

[Penelope_Pitstop, BSN, RN]

Ugghhh.....the thought of cheesy-looking organic material on the scrubs immediately entered my awareness.

Yeah. I'm crunchy as the next flower child but dear Lord...what do you wear with your vernix scrubs? Placenta crocs???