Disposable medical gown: everything you need to know
6 September 2021
How to choose the right disposable protective gown? In the medical field, disposable medical gowns are essential for ensuring the safety and hygiene of patients and medical personnel. There is a variety of materials available on the market, known for their strength, breathability, and waterproofness. Each material has its own specificities, and we will guide you through them.
In this article, we will discuss the role of disposable medical gowns, the advantages of disposable gowns, the different manufacturing materials, the types of gowns available, as well as the criteria to consider when making your choice and quality standards.
In this article, we will discuss the role of disposable medical gowns, the advantages of disposable gowns, the different manufacturing materials, the types of gowns available, as well as the criteria to consider when making your choice and quality standards.
What is the role of the disposable medical gown?
Why choose a disposable gown? The disposable protective gown protects healthcare professionals from infectious agents and contamination while also offering protection to patients. It serves as a single-use protective barrier aimed at ensuring maximum hygiene. It is effective against cross-contamination, thereby preventing the transmission of diseases from one patient to another.
The benefits of disposable medical gowns
- Optimal protection
- Effective against cross-contamination
- Affordable price
- Convenient: quick and easy to change, no maintenance
- Comfortable: lightweight, breathable
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The manufacturing materials of disposable protective gowns
Let’s highlight two common materials used in the manufacturing of disposable gowns: polypropylene and SMS.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene (PP) fabric is a highly popular textile made from the thermoplastic polymer of the same name. It is widely used in many applications due to its many qualities, including strength, breathability, and waterproofness. It is a hypoallergenic material that contains no latex and offers high breathability. It is also very comfortable, lightweight, and fluid-resistant, making it an ideal choice.
Sms (spunbond - meltblown - spunbond)
SMS fabric is composed of three layers of polypropylene that make it more resistant and prevent the risk of breakage or tearing. The top and bottom layers are spunbonded while the middle layer is meltblown polypropylene, which prevents liquids and particles from passing through the fabric. By combining these two types of polypropylene, SMS fabric can be used to make effective protective products.
What are the different types of disposable medical gowns?
This gown is specially designed for medical personnel to offer both comfort and safety. Thanks to its breathable design, it ensures optimal comfort while remaining impermeable to wet bacteria, solid particles, and contaminated liquids. For a perfect fit, it is equipped with ties at the waist and neck, and also has jersey cuffs. With this gown, medical personnel can work with confidence and safety.
For medical personnel, it is important to be able to work safely without sacrificing comfort. This protective gown meets this requirement by offering very high protection (PB6B type) against liquids, aerosols, contaminated solid particles, and infectious agents. It is designed to be comfortable to wear, allowing medical staff to work in the best possible conditions. This protective gown is impermeable.
During medical interventions, comfort and safety are two essential criteria for medical personnel. This protective gown is designed to meet these requirements. It is waterproof, comfortable and breathable, allowing the wearer to work in the best possible conditions. This gown is a disposable and single-use protective garment. Its SMS fabric provides high resistance to the penetration of wet bacteria, solid particles, and contaminated liquids. Additionally, it is equipped with jersey cuffs and has ties at the waist and neck for a perfect fit.
Sterile sms protective gown 35gr / reinforced sms gown 35gr
It is important for both patients and medical staff to feel safe and comfortable during surgical procedures. This sterile surgical gown is designed with this in mind. It offers high efficiency against contamination while remaining comfortable for medical staff and the patient. This way, everyone can work under the best possible conditions to ensure an optimal outcome of the procedure.
If you need to purchase gowns for your healthcare facility, this article may be of interest to you: “Hospital buyer: the 3 key tips!“
If you need to purchase gowns for your healthcare facility, this article may be of interest to you: “Hospital buyer: the 3 key tips!“
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How to choose your disposable medical gown?
What criteria should be taken into account when choosing a disposable protective gown?
- Material: Disposable gowns can be made from different materials such as polypropylene or SMS. These materials have different characteristics that must be taken into account such as resistance, impermeability, and the protection they offer.
- Comfort: The gown must be comfortable to wear with a size tailored to the wearer’s morphology and good breathability that will prevent the accumulation of heat and sweat.
- Price: It is important to find a good balance between cost and quality.
- Safety and quality standards: It is important to choose a gown that meets the appropriate standards to ensure optimal protection.
Safety and quality standards for disposable medical gowns
To ensure that a disposable medical gown is of good quality and reliable, we recommend paying attention to these standards:
If you want to learn more about ISO standards, do not hesitate to check our article “ISO standards to know before purchasing your medical device“.
- EN 14126: provides clothing with protection against infectious agents.
- EN 13795: establishes the minimum requirements for surgical clothing and drapes.
- ISO 16603: describes a method for measuring resistance to penetration of blood and bodily fluids in clothing.
- ISO 16604: describes a method for measuring resistance to penetration of bloodborne pathogens in materials used in protective clothing.
- EN 14605: provides clothing with protection against liquid chemicals.
- EN 14325: establishes test methods for protective clothing resistant to chemical products.
- ISO 13485: ensures a quality management system for medical devices.
- ISO 9001: defines criteria for a quality management system in general.
If you want to learn more about ISO standards, do not hesitate to check our article “ISO standards to know before purchasing your medical device“.
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Gloves
Gowns
Faceshield
Haedcovers
Jacket
Infrared thermometer
Coverall
Scrubsuits
Antigenic tests
Gloves
Gowns
Faceshield
Haedcovers
Jacket
Infrared thermometer
Coverall
Scrubsuits
Antigenic tests
It is important to clearly define the intended use of your medical gown in order to choose the one that best suits your needs. We are at your disposal if you would like more details regarding our disposable medical gowns as well as all of our other products.
