MARKHAM, ON — February 18, 2026 — Leads & Copy — iFabric Corp. has announced the launch of Frontline™, a new medical apparel brand featuring its PROTX2® antimicrobial and ecoPEL™ durable water repellent technologies. The scrubs are engineered and manufactured by iFabric’s subsidiary, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. (IFTNA), and are now available at a major Canadian wholesale club retailer.
The company believes this launch marks a milestone in bringing clinically-proven infection prevention textile technology to a wider healthcare market. It also establishes IFTNA’s role as a partner in delivering proprietary technologies from development to finished consumer products distributed at a major retailer scale.
Frontline™ scrubs incorporate IFTNA’s PROTX2® antimicrobial technology and ecoPEL™ fluorine-free durable water repellent technology. The combination of technologies was validated in an IFTNA clinical trial, with results published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. The peer-reviewed trial showed statistically significant reductions in surface bacterial contamination on treated scrubs compared to untreated scrubs.
“Frontline™ scrubs translate peer-reviewed clinical evidence into accessible, everyday apparel built for the realities of modern healthcare,” said Giancarlo Beevis, President & CEO of IFTNA. He noted the scrubs are built for long shifts, frequent laundering, and regular exposure to bacteria. The company is delivering clinically-validated performance through a value-focused retail platform by combining PROTX2® antimicrobial protection with ecoPEL™ water repellant durability and sustainable chemistry.
Frontline™ products are now available online at:
https://www.costco.ca/frontline-womens-two-pocket-v-neck-scrub-top.product.4000369204.html
https://www.costco.ca/frontline-womens-scrub-jogger.product.4000425176.html
The company developed Frontline™ to make the performance benefits of PROTX2® and ecoPEL™ treated scrubs accessible to a broader population of healthcare professionals through a retail channel.
Mr. Beevis added that healthcare professionals increasingly demand antimicrobial solutions supported by clinical data. The peer-reviewed validation of their technology and adoption by major retail partners positions IFTNA to address the demand for infection control apparel in healthcare settings.
The Frontline™ assortment is initially launching on the wholesaler’s e-commerce platform. The company believes the program could expand to additional products and brick-and-mortar locations, pending member adoption, retailer planning, and other commercial factors.
The launch marks the second major retail adoption of IFTNA’s performance-apparel technologies in a program where IFTNA serves as the end-to-end partner across branding, product design, development, and manufacturing. The company views this as a validation of IFTNA’s ability to deliver programs at scale, from lab-engineered chemistries and textile finishing to consumer-ready products.
The company believes IFTNA’s technology and demonstrated ability to deliver full-scope programs creates opportunities for category expansion and market penetration in the medical and performance apparel segments. This launch validates IFTNA’s ability to commercialize its antimicrobial and sustainability-focused technology platforms at retail scale.
iFabric Corp. develops, licenses, and commercializes performance technologies for textiles and apparel. Its Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) division partners with global brands and retailers to deliver enhanced fabric functionality across end uses.
Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc., an iFabric Corp. subsidiary, engineers and supplies textile chemistries and provides end-to-end program capabilities across consumer, medical, and industrial markets.
PROTX2® is an eco-friendly textile technology designed to provide antimicrobial and anti-odour protection.
ecoPEL™ is a fluorine‑free durable water repellent technology designed to deliver water repellency while maintaining fabric comfort and breathability, and to support sustainability objectives by avoiding fluorinated chemistry.
Source: iFabric Corp.
