At Lac-Mac, innovation isn't just a word; it's at the core of everything we do. We continuously strive to design and develop cutting-edge products that align with the ever-evolving requirements of various industries. Our innovation is market-driven, powered by a commitment to providing solutions that address new challenges and hazards head-on.
Innovation is our response to emerging threats, whether they be new barriers, pathogens, hazards, or chemicals. We understand that workplaces and environments change, and with that, so do the risks faced by workers. That's why we lead the way in developing products that not only keep up with these changes but also set new standards for safety and protection.
Our innovation is driven by a deep understanding of the industries we serve. Our team is constantly learning and actively participating in understanding new regulatory requirements affecting the industries we supply. We take the lead in developing products that provide the highest level of protection and adapt to these dynamic needs.
Innovation at Lac-Mac is a collaborative effort. We embrace a team approach, where every idea matters. Our dedicated team explores opportunities for advancement, working closely with our textile partners and our esteemed design team to bring forward-thinking product innovation to market. This collaborative spirit extends both internally and externally, as we seek input from our sales team, intel gained from trade shows and feedback from our valued customers.

In the early 1980’s, with the onset of new emerging pathogens, Lac-Mac set on a journey to find a reusable barrier fabric, suitable for use as surgical gowns and drapes. This journey led our team to W.L. Gore, where their liquid-proof, breathable, Gore-Tex® textiles for outerwear held the possibility of adaptation for use as a surgical textile. Our team met with Bill Gore, and after many months of negotiating, an agreement to begin collaboration on development of a new reusable technical textile for the medical industry took shape. Together, Lac-Mac and W.L. Gore successfully developed and brought Gore Surgical Barrier Fabric to market, where it held market dominance from the late ‘80’s through 2010.

However, in 2010, W.L. Gore announced their intention to exit the surgical textile market, thus beginning Lac-Mac’s journey once again to search for a replacement barrier textile. As luck would have it, connections Lac-Mac had made previously with a German textile engineer led us to another successful collaboration to co-develop a new and improved technical barrier textile.

In 2013, after years of development and testing, Lac-Mac introduced its new proprietary R.MOR.Tex® surgical barrier fabric brand to the market. Today, our high-performance, reusable surgical gowns and drapes made using R.MOR.Tex® barrier fabrics are renowned for their reliable performance, high breathability, lightweight comfort and environmental sustainability.

At Lac-Mac, we believe that the choices we make today have a profound impact on the health of our planet and the well-being of future generations. We recognize the critical connection between nature's life support systems and the health of people. With this in mind, we have made a steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and have implemented a range of initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.

Our dedication to environmental responsibility is evident in the significant strides we have made over the years: