Recoveralls
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Next-gen washable breathable waterproof coveralls
Kevin Tao
Recoveralls Gear — Next-gen washable, breathable, waterproof coveralls
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We got a midnight phone call from our good friend, Dr. Alicia Lu, an emergency doctor in NYC. She needed reusable coveralls for her and her team. We were surprised that reusable coveralls made from medical-grade barrier fabric didn't exist. So we made them.
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Ope Bukola
Congrats! Love that this lets frontline workers not bring their work clothes into the home. How long do you anticipate recoverall would last - approximately how many wears and washes?
Kevin Tao
@ope_bukola Hi Ope, for maintaining the initial level of water resistance, the Level 1 is rated to last at least 25 washes, the Level 2 is rated to last at least 75 washes. After that it will slowly become less water resistant over time. I hope that answers your question
Jennifer Chuu
This is a brilliant idea!!
Kevin Tao
@jennifer_chuu thank @alicialu for the idea!
Gilles Vanermen
This looks helpful & easy to use at the same time, great job! Are these available in Europe aswell?
Kevin Tao
@gilles_vanermen Great question, yes! We ship from the US (North Carolina, Chicago and Los Angeles) and we can send it via priority mail if you need it fast
Jesse Jensen
Amazing product and just what people need! I would wear this in a grocery store. I see it has Teflon (HT treatment), is that not cancerous for the lvl 2 coverall? Can you make a Recoverall with Noble Biomaterials X-static (rebranded as Ionic+)?
Kevin Tao
@jessehojjensen Thanks for the feedback! The Teflon HT treatment is a Dupont product that is widely used to make fabric water-resistant. We use Integrity 1800 fabric made by Precision Fabrics Group for our level 2 recoverall, from the textiles experts we talked to, it is regarded as one of the most technical and superior barrier fabrics out there. We haven't come across Ionic+, but we'll look into it!
Tiffany Chen
Doing great work out here!
Kevin Tao
@tiffany_chen1 thank you Tiffany!
Steve Yang
Mark Zuckerberg should buy one. and - a game
Kevin Tao
@steve_yang1 Haha! If anyone has his address we'd love to send him one!
Kevin Tao
Hello Product Hunt! 👋 We’re sharing Recoveralls - the first reusable coverall made from medical-grade barrier fabric. We were born from a midnight phone call where we learned how most coveralls are one time use, uncomfortable, and in short supply. Since then, we’ve made over 1,200+ reusable coveralls that have been donated to hospitals across the US, the reception has been incredible, so we’ve decided to make more. Recoveralls are made from fabric made in NC, and they’re manufactured in LA. We’re almost out of funds to continue donating them. In the spirit of social entrepreneurship, we’ve started to sell them, and with your help, we’ll use the proceeds to fund our donation efforts. *** FEATURES *** We conducted over 30 in depth user interviews with healthcare professionals to come up with the design features in each Recoverall. • Made of AAMI PB70 fabric, the same fabric commonly used in isolation gowns that hospital workers already wear • Elastic ankle and wrist cuffs, to minimize openings • Water-resistant, and stays that way for up to 75 washes • Machine washable • Easy to take on and off • Front, back, and side pockets, for easy-access to your tools • Hood and full neck coverage, with enough space to wear a mask and goggles • Cinched back, to keep the coverall out of your way while you work *** USE CASE *** Recoveralls add a layer between you and the outside world. Wear them over your clothes, take them off when you’re done with your shift, and wash them when you get home. Our first reusable coverall was made for healthcare workers. We’ve since made a second version (the Level 1 Reusable Coverall) for non-medical front line workers. It’s more breathable, cheaper, and comes in a friendlier color. *** SOCIAL VENTURE *** We believe every front liner deserves to feel safe. We’re using the proceeds from sales to fund donations of recoveralls to front line workers who might otherwise not be able to afford them. With your help, we hope to get recoveralls to as many front liners as we can.
Cecily Wang
@kevintoaster Thank you for making it easier for us to stay safe at work! Wondering- Have hospitals expressed interest in purchasing these suits for the staff who work in their Covid units?
Kevin Tao
@cecily great question! So far we have partnered with an org called Frontline Suits to donate about 1,200 to hospital workers.
Eldair Candido
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Michał
Thank you for working on this!
Cecily Wang
I’m an ICU doc in Hawaii. There’s a real need for reusable protective gowns for Covid frontliners. I just ordered a level 1 gown. I imagine the Recoverall gown will be more comfortable than the baggy tyvek suits and provide better coverage than the plastic gowns I’ve been using. My colleagues will probably want to order their own gowns once they see mine.
Kevin Tao
@cecily Aloha I just saw your order! We will ship it out first thing in the morning! <3
Yang Ding
Justine, Kevin, and Xinli are doing great work to keep us healthcare workers safe on the frontlines during these crazy times. Thanks a lot guys!
Kevin Tao
@yang_ding Thank you. Hearing these kind words makes it all worth it!
Ariyen Milovanovic
Amazing! Really proud of my friend Kevin and the whole Team for making this possible. May everyone stay healthy and fit during these times.
Kevin Tao
@ariyenmilo Ariyen these kind words mean a lot to me. The real hard work is ahead of us <3
Sunrise NRG
Amazing and ingenious product! Thank you so much for protecting our frontline heroes and for all the incredible, thoughtful and inspiring work you do to safeguard and secure our access to PPE, health, safety and wellness. In these trying times, your community is comforted knowing that we have innovative and engaged civic leaders like you. Thank you!
Kevin Tao
@sunrise_nrg Hearing such kind words is why we wake up in the morning and it's what keeps us going <3
E Q
Thanks for bringing us reusable coveralls. This product has single-handedly raised our standards and ability of providing PPE access to our healthcare workers. After watching the video, it's clear that this is a comprehensive product and a lot of research, thought, care and medical and scientific analysis went into the development of this product. So good and love your mission.
Kevin Tao
@e_q Thank you so much E Q. That's exactly what we were aiming for <3
David Eric Davis
Love this!
Lisa Wang
This is so cool. Aside from frontline workers healthcare, I imagine there’s other vulnerable groups that would be able to use this as well??
Kevin Tao
@analwigs great question Lisa, we also have interest from nursing home workers and flight attendants!
Soojung
This is an awesome product! It's super helpful to have this for frontline workers!
Kevin Tao
@audrey_sung Thank you so much, it means a lot to us to hear this from frontline workers like yourself
Renjie Chang
Great product and reuseble! I like blue.
Kevin Tao
@renjie_chang thanks Mom ❤️
Heather Monzingo
I have seen the prototype in person, Kevin was nice enough to show me! This is a high quality made product created to fill a direct need! Kevin and team, Thanks for doing your part to keep our medical staff safe, and a big thank you to all of you out on the front lines! Stay safe!
Kevin Tao
@heather_monzingo1 <3 Hi neighbor! Thank you for your kind words and don't hesitate to ask if you ever need anything!
Darius M Tan
Love it! This is both green and life saving. Good luck with this project.
Kevin Tao
@darius_m_tan Thank you Darius, we need all the luck we can get!