HealthTextiles named winner at the Star Business Awards 2026 – An affirmation of strong determination, a clear vision, and a genuine drive!
Gävle, Sweden – August 31, 2026 – HealthTextiles, the pioneer in naturally antibacterial healthcare textiles, has been named the winner of the Star Business Awards 2026. This prestigious award recognizes companies that excel through financial success, innovation, and a focus on quality.
Summary of the award:
Winner of the Star Business Awards 2026 with the following motivation:
“Star Business Awards has determined that you, as an entrepreneur, have distinguished yourself through strong determination, a clear vision, and a genuine drive. Your ability to inspire and engage those around you makes you a role model as an entrepreneur. The diploma is awarded to entrepreneurs who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and leadership throughout their journey. We look forward with great anticipation to following your continued journey in the coming years.”
Strong performance evaluation – transparency and credibility
Becoming a winner follows a rigorous and transparent assessment process where financial reports, industry insights, market trends, and interviews with the executive management team are carefully reviewed.
“We are incredibly proud to receive this award,” says Tomas Persson, founder and owner of HealthTextiles. “It is a validation of the entire team’s hard work in driving sustainable innovation in the healthcare sector and women’s health – and our strong determination, clear vision and genuine drive as entrepreneurs!
Innovation in focus – TorTex™ transforms healthcare textiles
HealthTextiles combines quality and environmental consideration with its patented TorTex™ fabric – a naturally antibacterial textile that remains effective even after more than 100 washes and avoids the environmental issues associated with silver-based materials.
Strategic partnership – Monthly of Sweden launches products in patented TorTex™ fabric
In October 2024, HealthTextiles’ customer Monthly of Sweden launched its innovative period underwear made from TorTex™ fabric online at Apoteket AB, Apotek Hjärtat, Apotea, and Lyko.The launch marks an important milestone in making sustainable and hygienic textile solutions for women’s health widely accessible.
A broad range of international recognitions
in addition to the Star Business Awards, HealthTextiles has previously received titles such as “Best Healthcare Fabrics Provider 2023”, “Medical Clothing Provider of the Year”, and “Best Healthcare Workwear & Textile Solutions 2025” by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) in the UK.
Commercial expansion focused on women’s health
The launch of Monthly of Sweden’s period underwear is part of HealthTextiles’ growth strategy, combining product development in women’s health with continued international expansion and an upcoming capital raise.
Focus: Patented TorTex™ fabric with natural antibacterial function without silver, both sustainable and effective.
New launch: Monthly of Sweden introduced period underwear in TorTex™ online at Apoteket AB, Apotek Hjärtat, Apotea, and Lyko in October 2024.
International recognition: Multiple awards in Sweden and the UK.
Supported by the Ahlgrens Fotos/Donation Fund
Selected for EIT Health’s (EU innovation fund) internationalization program, Bridgehead
Future plans: Expansion within women’s health and incontinence, as well as an upcoming capital raise.
About HealthTextiles
HealthTextiles is a leading Swedish manufacturer with 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 period underwear, through an exclusive agreement with Monthly of Sweden, the market leader in menstrual cups in Sweden. HealthTextiles works closely with its partners and investors to drive the industry forward and create positive change.
Media Contact:
Tomas Persson
Founder and Chairman
info@healthtextiles.com
+46 72 7302081