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Field to Closet named Rhino Medical Supply as the exclusive distributor of 100% Deltapine cotton medical scrubs crafted with cotton grown in Georgia and created in an end-to-end U.S. supply chain.

“We are thrilled to announce an alliance with Rhino Medical Supply as the distributor of our cotton scrubs,” said Ed Jernigan, Founder and CEO of Field to Closet. “Rhino Medical’s focus on sustainable, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable products, along with their emphasis on philanthropy and diversity initiatives, pairs perfectly with our scrubs program. It is truly a perfect union of businesses with similar visions.”

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The Cotton Project utilizes Georgia-grown cotton from Deltapine seed to re-shore American manufacturing by revitalizing an end-to-end U.S. supply chain. The initiative establishes a Farmer GiveBack program to address a fundamental issue in the garment industry, which typically sees the brand or end seller with the most significant profit. The GiveBack program recognizes the rebirth of a robust cotton garment industry isn’t possible without the grower and was developed to ensure the grower financially shares in the profit of the goods sold.

“Rhino Medical Supply seeks companies and products that align with our corporate citizenship commitments, including giving back to others, using renewable resources, and encouraging inclusion,” said Lance Brown, CEO. “Our organization is proud to work with Field to Closet and America Knits to distribute these 100% Deltapine cotton medical scrubs.”

The Field to Closet 100% Cotton medical scrub is treated with the PROTX2 AV technology, a metal free, medical grade anti-viral, anti-bacteria, and anti-odor treatment that kills the virus or bacteria within 10 minutes (or less) of contact. This is the first surgical scrub made from 100% cotton that has been treated with this technology. Brown calls the technology a “game changer” for the U.S. medical industry in its fight to prevent another pandemic outbreak.

“We are thrilled to partner with Field and Closet to introduce the first OR scrubs powered by PROTX2 AV technology,” adds Giancarlo Beevis, President and CEO of Intelligent Fabric Technologies, North America. “This is a key step in breaking the chain of infection and provides healthcare professionals with a new line of defense in infection prevention.”

PROTX2 AV has been proven to deactivate 99.9% of SARS-CoV2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – in 10 minutes, as well as Hospital Associated Infections (HAI), both viruses and bacteria. In addition, the scrub is made completely in the U.S. with a transparent supply chain which assures the safety and quality of the product. U.S. companies additionally benefit by avoiding the cost and delays being experienced with global shipping.

“Partnering with Rhino Medical Supply means our scrubs will be available to hospitals and other health care facilities from coast-to-coast,” said Steve Hawkins, president of America Knits. “This partnership matches perfectly with our focus on providing prosperity for rural, smaller communities, and creating quality, environmentally sustainable products in the United States.”

To wrap up the initiative’s kick off, 15 rural Georgia hospitals will receive medical cotton scrubs at no cost this summer, including Brooks County Hospital, Burke Medical Center, Crisp Regional Medical Center, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center, Irwin County Hospital, Jeff Davis Hospital, Jenkins County Medical, LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early, Memorial Hospital and Manor, Mitchell County Hospital, SGMC Berrien Campus, Southwell Medical, and Taylor Regional Hospital.

For more details on the Field to Closet and Deltapine collaboration, listen to the early May edition of the Cotton Companion podcast.

Based on information provided by Bayer Crop Science
https://www.cottongrower.com/cotton-news/rhino-medical-supply-to-distribute-field-to-closet-deltapine-cotton-medical-scrubs/