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Spunbond Non-woven Fabric-25g

Spunbond non - woven fabric has become an indispensable material in the medical field, playing a crucial role in ensuring hygiene, safety, and functionality across a wide range of medical products.
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Product Details

Technical Specifications

 

  • Basis Weight: 25gsm ± 2 gsm, Customizable based on customer needs
  • Material: 100% polypropylene
  • Width: ≤3.2m
  • Color: White (standard),with options for custom coloring
  • Roll Length: Customizable based on customer needs

 

Material and Manufacturing Process


Spunbond non - woven fabric is primarily made from thermoplastic polymers, such as polypropylene (PP), which is favored for its excellent chemical resistance, biocompatibility, and affordability. In the manufacturing process, polymer chips are melted and extruded through spinnerets into continuous filaments. These filaments are then rapidly cooled and laid down on a moving conveyor belt to form a web. The web is further bonded together using thermal, mechanical, or chemical methods, creating a stable and uniform fabric structure. This process allows for precise control over the fabric's properties, including thickness, strength, and porosity, making it highly adaptable to various medical applications.

 

Key Properties for Medical Use

 

  • Hygiene and Sterility: Spunbond non - woven fabric can be easily sterilized using methods such as ethylene oxide gas, gamma radiation, or steam autoclaving without significant degradation of its physical properties. Its dense fiber structure effectively blocks the passage of bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants, providing a reliable barrier to maintain the sterility of medical products and protect patients from infections.

 

  • Breathability and Comfort: Despite its protective nature, the fabric offers good breathability. This feature is essential in medical applications where prolonged contact with the skin occurs, such as in surgical gowns and wound dressings. The breathability allows moisture vapor to escape, preventing the build - up of heat and sweat, which could otherwise lead to discomfort, skin maceration, and an increased risk of infection.

 

  • Tensile Strength and Durability: Spunbond non - woven fabric exhibits high tensile strength, enabling it to withstand the mechanical stresses encountered during medical procedures, patient handling, and normal use. It resists tearing, stretching, and abrasion, ensuring that medical products made from it maintain their integrity and functionality over time. This durability is especially critical in products like surgical drapes and medical bags, where failure could compromise patient safety.

 

  • Softness and Skin - Friendliness: The fine - fiber structure of spunbond non - woven fabric gives it a soft texture, making it comfortable for direct contact with the skin. This property is highly valued in medical products that come into close proximity to patients, such as disposable hospital gowns, bed sheets, and examination gloves, reducing the risk of skin irritation and enhancing patient comfort.

 

Applications in Medical Supplies

 

  • Surgical and Isolation Gowns: Spunbond non - woven fabric is widely used in the production of surgical and isolation gowns. These gowns provide a protective barrier for medical staff against blood, body fluids, and infectious agents during surgical procedures and patient care. The fabric's combination of breathability, strength, and barrier properties ensures that medical professionals can work comfortably and safely while minimizing the risk of cross - contamination.

 

  • Surgical Drapes: Surgical drapes made from spunbond non - woven fabric are used to create a sterile field around the surgical site. They prevent the entry of contaminants and help organize surgical instruments and equipment. The fabric's ability to be easily cut, folded, and draped, along with its excellent barrier performance, makes it an ideal choice for maintaining a sterile environment during surgeries.

 

  • Wound Dressings: Spunbond non - woven fabric serves as a base material for many types of wound dressings. It provides a comfortable and breathable covering for wounds, allowing for proper air circulation and moisture management. Some wound dressings made from this fabric may also be coated or impregnated with antimicrobial agents or other substances to promote wound healing and prevent infection.

 

  • Medical Filters: In medical devices such as respirators, air purifiers, and anesthesia machines, spunbond non - woven fabric is used as a filter medium. Its fiber structure effectively traps particles, including dust, pollen, and airborne pathogens, helping to ensure the delivery of clean and safe air to patients and medical staff.

 

  • Disposable Medical Products: Spunbond non - woven fabric is used to manufacture a wide range of disposable medical products, such as examination gloves, face masks, medical caps, and shoe covers. These products are designed for single - use to prevent the spread of infections and are highly valued for their convenience, affordability, and effectiveness in maintaining a sterile medical environment.

 

In conclusion, spunbond non - woven fabric's unique combination of properties makes it an essential material in the medical industry. Its contribution to the development of safe, effective, and comfortable medical products has significantly improved patient care and the overall quality of healthcare services. As the demand for high - quality medical supplies continues to grow, the use of spunbond non - woven fabric is expected to expand further, driving innovation and advancements in medical product design and manufacturing.