Unlike woven or knitted fabrics, the disposable gowns usually using the non-woven as the materials. Non-woven fabric is a fabric-like material made from staple fibre (short) and long fibres (continuous long), bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment. The term is used in the textile manufacturing industry to denote fabrics, such as felt, which are neither woven nor knitted. Some non-woven materials lack sufficient strength unless densified or reinforced by a backing. In recent years, non-woven have become an alternative to polyurethane foam.
SMS Non-Woven Fabric
The main fabric material for the disposable gowns is SMS, which is soft, comfortable and breathable for clinicians dressing. Three layers of spunbond polypropylene ensure an extraordinary flexibility and drapeability, provide tough abrasion resistance and cloth like feel, and two layers of meltblown polypropylene form an efficient barrier against bacteria, as an exceptional microbial barrier.
Reinforced Sterile
PP and PE composed the reinforced sterile, it can help protect the medical workers from being fected by the blood or body fluid and other infectious material effectively.
Wood pulp-Biodegradable Non-woven Fabric
Wood pulp non-woven fabric is a new type of material which is extremely attractive due to its cloth-like texture and softness, advanced splash-resistant barrier gives you both breathability and great protection. Hospital surgical gowns made of this fabric are also popular for people.
At the same time, this fabric has good bacteria and biodegradability. It is made of wood pulp as a raw material, non-toxic and harmless. In addition, It also can be completely degraded after being buried in the soil for one year, and will not cause any harm to the environment. So - the world of surgery can also be green.
For many customers, surgical gowns are daily worn, so a truly comfortable surgical gown is appreciated and readily worn.