VitaFlex, LLC is an affiliate of Burlington Technologies, Inc. (www.burlingtontechnologies.com) located in Burlington, North Carolina.It is the primary manufacturer taking advantage of Dr. De-Sheng Tsai’s technology and product designs used in converting nonlatex elastic nonwoven fabrics and making finished products for use in healthcare, hygiene, and personal protection for the U.S. market. The latex-free elastic nonwoven fabrics were invented by Dr. De-Sheng Tsai, and the technologies and many of the product designs have been globally patented or are in patent pending status.By combining the elastication process and product conversion, VitaFlex expands the applications of nonwovens and in the creation of innovative consumer products which exhibit better quality, lower cost, and with enhanced environmental responsibility VitaFlex latex-free elastic nonwoven fabrics exhibit a unique knit-like soft-stretch that is environmentally friendly and is a lower-cost alternative to traditional elastic nonwoven laminates.The latex-free converted products demonstrate the uses of these unique fabrics. In addition to lower product manufacturing and supply chain cost, it offers superior barrier capability and protection to the wearer.It has excellent breathability, conformability, and stress-free comfort. VitaFlex offers the convenience of domestic production and conversion.We provide:
Roll goods of latex-free elastic nonwoven fabric,
Converted disposable products of our own design
Services of nonwoven elastication processing and new product development.
Pioneer Plant of Burlington Technologies where VitaFlex is located was the original factory of Burlington Industries(http://www.textilehistory.org/BurlingtonIndustries.html) established in 1923. It has 38 acres with 650,000 square feet of working area. The Pioneer Plant has long history as a major yarn preparation and weaving plant and today still actively supplies package dyeing services for virtually all yarn counts and fiber contents.It is equipped with conventional and sectional warping, traditional slashing, and slasher dyeing capability.It also has well-equipped technical and color labs and skillful technicians with an average of 29 years of service to offer the customer precise color matching. While continuing to be a leading textile yarn preparation and dyeing operation, the Pioneer Plant through its business innovation program, has focused its efforts on non-traditional products, specifically the latex-free elastic nonwovens.
