Effect of some structural parameters of composite non-woven fabrics on the functional performance properties of surgical gowns used in operating rooms

Editorial

Authors

1 Professor and Head of the Textile Department Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

2 Emeritus professor in the Department of Textiles Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

3 Doctoral researcher in the Department of Textiles Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

4 Assistant Professor in the Department of Textiles Faculty of Applied Arts - Damietta University

Abstract

Abstract:
   Composite nonwoven fabrics are used in the production of technical textiles in the field of medicine and surgery. Surgical gowns are used to reduce infectious diseases and also have a significant impact on the comfort of the surgical team members. Therefore, this research aims to study the effect of some structural factors of surgical gown fabrics produced from composite nonwoven fabrics on their functional performance properties. Two samples of composite nonwoven fabrics were produced: 1- Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond nonwoven fabric laminated Microporous polyethylene film laminated Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond nonwoven fabric (SMS PP/Microporous PE film/SMS PP). 2- Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond nonwoven fabric laminated Microporous polyethylene film laminated Spunbond nonwoven fabric (SMS PP/Microporous PE film/SB PP). They were compared with Spunbond nonwoven fabric laminated Microporous polyethylene film laminated Spunbond nonwoven fabric (SB PP/Microporous PE film/SB PP) from the local market. The test results showed that the composite fabric (SMS PP/Microporous PE film/SMS PP) achieved the highest hydrostatic pressure value and thus meets the fourth level according to the standard (ANSI/AAMI PB 70:12). Composite fabrics also achieved an effective barrier against wet bacterial penetration (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) of 100%. In terms of air permeability, we find that the composite fabric (SB PP/Microporous PE film/SB PP) achieved the highest value of 7.2 cm3/cm2/s. With regard to water vapor permeability, we find that the composite fabric (SMS PP/Microporous PE film/SB PP) achieved the highest value of 39.66 g/h/m2. As for the antibacterial activity of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, we find that the composite fabrics achieved good results as disposable fabrics.
 
 

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