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Over a Decade of Innovation & Experience

1990
Founded by Linda Jackson, President and Breast Cancer Survivor.
1991
Manufactured the SOFTEE®, the first wear home from the hospital post mastectomy recovery camisole.
1992
Gained national Medicare coverage of the SOFTEE®.
1993
Introduced the Support Pocketed Cami™ and Mastectomy Slip™ Lingerie.
1994
Posted first website on international post-mastectomy marketplace.
1995
Introduced the SOFT SECRET® silicone breast prostheses.
1996
Linda Jackson introduced educational seminars:
Building a Successful and Rewarding Post Mastectomy Business.
Becoming a Certified Fitter of Post Mastectomy Products.
Published Ladies First, Inc. Comprehensive, Illustrated Fitting Manual.
1997
Introduced the SOFTEE® TWO, SUPPORT SOFTEE®, Active Tee™, and Lady Boxer™.
Launched new revised web site.
Premiere issue of Firstnews dealer newsletter.
1998
Released new packaging for SOFTEE® product line.
Released the ‘Get An Attitude’ breast cancer awareness button.
1999
January 1st Medicare issued unique HCPCS code of L8015 for SOFTEE®.
June 1st Medicare increased L8015 allowable.
Released new Ladies First, Inc. product catalog.
Introduced the SOFTEE® TWO RECONSTRUCTION Recovery Camisole.
2000
Celebrating a decade of caring!
2001
2001 Introduced EXTENDED Sizing to XXLarge in all garments.
Converted all products to 100% LATEX FREE.
2002
Released Mastectomy Slip™ & Support Cami™ in Ivory.
Released SOFT SECRET® silicone breast form in Sable.
Introduced the SOFT SILHOUETTE™ Anytime seamless bra.
2003
Released the SOFT SILHOUETTE™ Anytime bra in Ivory.
2004
Celebrated 15 year anniversary by rocking the post mastectomy marketplace with the introduction of the Soft Silhouette® Bra and Matching Pantee in color selections of Lilac, Mint or Periwinkle.
2005
Relocated and expanded warehouse facility to better serve our customers.
2006
Implemented monthly special discounts to assist our customers in increasing profits.
2007
Increased the size of the SOFTEE® TWO Roo pocket to better accomodate multiple sets of drains.
2008
Partnered with the United Breast Cancer Foundation to provide grant-funded, no-cost SOFTEE® prosthetic camisoles for under and uninsured in six East Coast Hospitals.
2009
Introduced the Soft Silhouette bra in white and ivory with a soft encased band.
2010
Celebrating 20 years of comforting women!

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