Infab

What Infab does

Infab is a US-based radiation protection equipment manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, operating as a privately held portfolio company of private equity firm HKW since April 2022. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of lead and lead-free protective equipment for healthcare professionals, including aprons (Revolution, Classic, Lightning, and Dental variants), lead glasses, lead gloves, thyroid shields, scatter armor shields, X-ray mobile barriers, sterile drapes, patient positioning products, and accessories such as racks and cleaners. Technical differentiation centers on the proprietary UnderShield® layered garment architecture providing targeted axillary protection and an exclusive partnership with brrr° to integrate cooling fabric as a standard comfort feature.

Infab generates revenue through one-time sales of radiation protection products via two channels: a global network of licensed distributors serving mid-market buyers, and a direct e-commerce storefront serving enterprise and individual buyers with personalized fitting services. Pricing is quote-based with a $100 minimum purchase order; custom items are non-returnable, and the company claims a 2-week apron lead time as the fastest in the industry. Customer segments are healthcare professionals (radiologists, interventional cardiologists, cath lab technicians, dental professionals) and institutional buyers (hospitals, medical centers, dental practices), segmented vertically by procedure type.

The business is supported by multi-jurisdictional regulatory credentials including ISO 13485:2016, CE Mark, and FDA facility registration, and by exclusive licensed eyewear partnerships with Ray-Ban, Oakley, Nike, and Gucci that provide premium brand positioning in the lead glasses category. Infab has pursued a programmatic M&A strategy under HKW ownership, acquiring MediDrapes in January 2021 and the International Biomedical glove division in April 2022 to broaden its product surface within medical safety.

Name

Infab

Legal name

INFAB, LLC

Website

https://infabcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Infab is a US radiation protection equipment manufacturer founded in 1981 serving healthcare professionals and hospitals with lead aprons, lead glasses, gloves, and shields distributed directly and via licensed partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Radiation Protection Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• Radiation protection equipment
• Lead aprons
• Lead glasses
• Medical shielding products
• Patient positioning devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Radiation Protection Equipment Sales: Infab generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of radiation protection products including lead aprons, lead glasses, lead gloves, thyroid shields, X-ray mobile barriers, scatter armor shields, sterile drapes, and patient positioning products. Products are sold directly and through a network of licensed distributors.
2. Custom Manufacturing: The company offers custom manufacturing for individual customers, including modified or special size aprons and monogramming services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Infab designs, manufactures, and sells radiation protection equipment for healthcare professionals and facilities, including lead and lead-free aprons, lead glasses with designer-brand frames, lead gloves, thyroid shields, scatter armor shields, X-ray mobile barriers, sterile drapes, and patient positioning products. The company also offers custom manufacturing services for modified or special-size aprons and monogramming, sold directly via e-commerce and through licensed distributors.

Product overview

Infab is a radiation protection equipment manufacturer serving the healthcare industry since 1981. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of radiation protection products centered around lead and lead-free aprons, lead glasses, and lead gloves. The product lineup includes core offerings such as Lead Aprons (in Revolution, Classic, Lightning, and Dental variants), Lead Glasses (with designer partnerships including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Nike, and Gucci frames), Lead Gloves, Thyroid Collars, Scatter Armor Shields, X-ray Mobile Barriers, and Patient Positioning products. Supporting accessories include Lead Apron Racks, Smart Track Accessories, Lead Apron Cleaners, Lead Caps, Cassette Covers, Disposables, and Sterile Drapes. The company's latest innovation is the UnderShield product featuring brrr° interior cooling fabric for enhanced comfort. Infab operates as a portfolio company of HKW and maintains ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lead Aprons

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-week lead time for standard aprons

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• brrr°coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with brrr° for interior cooling fabric technology. This partnership enables all-day cooling comfort in radiation protection garments as a standard feature in the UnderShield product line.
• Ray-BanflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLicensed partnership offering iconic Ray-Ban frames with 0.75mm lead equivalent radiation protection lenses. 8 styles available. Premium positioning in the lead glasses market.
• OakleyflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLicensed partnership offering premium Oakley frames with 0.75mm lead equivalent radiation protection lenses. 9 styles available. Targets athletes and active professionals seeking sporty protection eyewear.
• NikeflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLicensed partnership offering Nike-branded radiation protection lead glasses. Part of premium brand portfolio strategy for lead eyewear.
• GucciflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLicensed partnership offering Gucci-branded luxury radiation protection lead glasses. Highest tier luxury brand partnership in their portfolio.
• International BiomedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired the glove division of International Biomedical in April 2022 to expand product offerings in radiation protection for healthcare professionals. This acquisition enhances Infab's response capability and product range in medical safety equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lite Tech: Lite Tech produces lead-free and lightweight radiation protection aprons, vests, and accessories marketed for clinician comfort. It competes head-to-head with Infab's lead-free and Revolution/Lightning apron lines in the comfort-driven segment of the radiation PPE market.
• Wolf X-Ray: Wolf X-Ray is a long-standing U.S. supplier of radiation protection apparel, mobile barriers, and X-ray accessories serving medical, dental, and veterinary markets. It competes directly with Infab in lead aprons, gloves, and ancillary radiation protection equipment.
• Mavig: Mavig is a German-based manufacturer of radiation protection equipment including lead aprons, mobile and ceiling-mounted shields, and lead eyewear. It is a direct peer in product scope and competes in U.S. and European hospital channels alongside Infab.
• Phillips Safety Products: Phillips Safety Products manufactures and distributes leaded glasses, radiation protection aprons, and laser safety eyewear for medical and industrial markets. It is a direct peer in the lead eyewear category and an adjacent peer in radiation protection apparel.
• Bar-Ray Products: Bar-Ray Products designs and manufactures lead aprons, lead gloves, thyroid collars, and lead eyewear for medical and dental radiation protection. It directly overlaps Infab's core product portfolio and customer base in hospitals, dental practices, and imaging centers.
• Shielding International: Shielding International manufactures lead and lead-free radiation protection aprons, thyroid collars, and gonadal shields primarily for the medical and dental markets. It is a direct competitor in core apron and shield categories with overlapping customer segments.
• AADCO Medical: AADCO Medical manufactures radiation shielding products including lead-lined doors, windows, mobile barriers, and structural shielding components for imaging facilities. It is a direct peer in the radiation protection and shielding category serving hospitals and imaging centers.
• Protech Leaded Eyewear: Protech specializes in leaded radiation protection eyewear, including fit-over and designer frame styles, serving interventional radiology, cardiology, and dental professionals. It directly overlaps with Infab's lead glasses portfolio, particularly the fit-overs and premium frame offerings.
• Burlington Medical: Burlington Medical is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of radiation protection apparel, lead aprons, shields, and accessories serving hospitals and imaging centers. It is the closest direct competitor to Infab across aprons, eyewear, and shielding products.

Broad incumbents

• AliMed: AliMed is a broad medical supply distributor and manufacturer offering radiation protection products alongside a much wider portfolio of medical, surgical, and ergonomic products. It overlaps with Infab on aprons, shields, and positioning aids but as part of a much larger catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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