Surgical gown material guide
Polypropylene SMS
SMS stands for Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond. It is a synthetic material made from polypropylene.
Structure:
- Spunbond, located outside of the fabric, provides strength to the product.
- Meltblown, on the inside of the fabric, provides the repellency to the product.
The layers are bonded together with point bonds or heat (small dots, oval or diamond) that hold all the fibres together.
BARRIER® surgical gowns made of SMS:
- Primary SP - Comfortable and ergonomic, suitable for dry procedures
- Primary Plus - Comfortable multi-purpose surgical gown
- Ultimate - Increased repellency for advanced protection
Material platforms: Spunlace
Spunlace is a soft textile-like material made from pulp/polyester nonwoven fibers. It is produced with more than 50% bio-based material.
Structure:
• The spunlace fabric is a tissue layer on the outside of the gown, which provides increased comfort.
• Polyester fibres on the inside of the gown provide strength. The fibres are embedded into the tissue with water jets.
Because the tissue is naturally absorbent, the fabric is always treated with fluorochemical to make it blood repellent.
BARRIER® surgical gowns made of spunlace:
- Classic - Extra comfort, suitable for most procedures
- Classic Urology - Extra comfort, impermeable to fluid
Laminates consist of different layers of material with different properties. Two different laminates are used for the FFP and the VPP gown.
Structure FPP:
- The FPP laminate consists of a microporous polyethelene film on the outside of the gown and a nonwoven material on the inside of the gown. The microporous film make the gown breathable, and the nonwoven layer provides comfort for the wearer.
Structure VPP:
- The VPP laminate consists of 3 layers that together make the material resistant to virus. The inside and outside of the gown is made from nonwoven material. The middle layer is a microporous polyethylene film that allows air and moisture to move from the body to the outside of the gown.
FPP gown
Impermeable to fluids over the entire surface area
VPP gown
High-performance virus-proof gown
Related products
BARRIER surgical gown Classic
Breathable and comfortable, suitable for most procedures
BARRIER surgical gown Classic Urology
Designed to keep you comfortable and protected during urological surgical procedures
BARRIER surgical gown Fluid Protection Plus
Impermeable to fluids over the entire surface area
BARRIER surgical gown Primary
Comfortable, fluid-repellent gown offering ease of movement
BARRIER surgical gown Ultimate
Highly fluid repellent gown for advanced protection (HP)
BARRIER surgical gown Universal
Air permeable material for added comfort
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