Tomas Persson, Birgitta Persson and Torgny Persson founders and owners of HealthTextiles.
About HealthTextiles
HealthTextiles is a leading Swedish manufacturer on a mission to save lives and reduce costs for the healthcare sector by developing innovative new healthcare uniforms and textiles. The company is also committed to improving the quality of life for women through innovative products such as menstrual underwear, through an exclusive agreement with Monthly of Sweden, a market leader in menstrual cups in Sweden. HealthTextiles works closely with its partners and investors to drive the industry forward and create positive change.
Founded by Harvard MBA and entrepreneur Tomas Persson, textiles expert Birgitta Persson and public service leader Torgny Persson, HealthTextiles is a Swedish scaleup that has been selected into EIT Health’s Bridgehead programme and was awarded by Ahlgrens Foundation in 2018, 2020 & 2023 as one of the most innovative startups in the Gävleborg region. HealthTextiles was awarded European Finalist (top 3) in Harvard Business School’s New Venture Competition Region Final in 2021. HealthTextiles was selected to showcase at the World’s Greenest Hospital in 2021 by the Nordic Center for Sustainable Healthcare. HealthTextiles has been awarded the prestigious title ’Best Healthcare Fabrics Provider 2023’ by GHP Magazine. HealthTextiles, a pioneering textile company from Gävle, has been awarded the prestigious title of ”Medical Clothing Provider of the Year” at the annual Corporate LiveWire Global Awards in 2024.
Board of Directors
Tomas Persson, Chairman, Harvard MBA 2004, Northeastern ’97 Summa Cum Laude
Birgitta Persson
Torgny Persson
Advisory Board
Anders Moberg, Lawyer & Partner, Cirio, Harvard LLM 2024
Peter Landvall, PhD in Medical Microbiology, Cellwell regulatory expert
Lennart Hovelius, Senior Advisor, Medical Doctor Olympic Gold 2006, Surgeon, Docent
Frank Ehmer, Partner, Apax Partner, Harvard MBA 2004
Mark Newman, CCO & Head of Strategy for Nyobolt, Harvard MBA 2003
Ben Smith, IIHF & US Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic Gold ’98, Harvard ’68
Richard H. Vogel, Entreprenuer & Investor
Contact:
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Tomas Persson
Founder and Owner, HealthTextiles
www.HealthTextiles.com
info@healthtextiles.com
+46 727 302081
“In Sweden alone, health associated infections from bacteria exposure in hospitals cost 6–7 billion SEK annually, with 9% of people admitted contracting a healthcare-associated infection during their hospital stay,” says HealthTextiles founder Tomas Persson. “Even with adequate PPE, the risk of healthcare workers contracting COVID-19 is five times higher than the likelihood of someone contracting it from the general community. Within the crowded, chaotic environments at hospitals and care homes, our patented TorTex fabric provides the protection that frontline responders need to save lives and stay safe throughout the work day,” Persson continues.