How to Choose Medical Non-Woven Fabric for Disposable Medical Products

Choosing the right medical non-woven fabric directly impacts product safety, comfort and service life. Below is a practical guide for choosing medical non-woven fabric for disposable medical products.

  1. Select Fabric by Product Type

Medical masks:

Prioritize BFE & PFE filtration efficiency. Combine spunbond and meltblown layers for balanced filtration and breathability.

Recommended material & weight: SMS, 20–25 gsm

Disposable isolation gowns:

Focus on basic splash resistance, air permeability and cost-effectiveness for low-risk medical protection scenarios. Conventional isolation gowns adopt lightweight and durable materials to ensure wearing comfort while blocking daily liquid splashes and dust.

Recommended material & weight: PP non-woven / SMS, 20–45 gsm

Surgical gowns & drapes:

Require excellent fluid resistance and tear strength to block liquid penetration. Recommended material & weight: SMS / SMPE, 35–60 gsm

Wound dressings & medical pads:

Choose hydrophilic fabric with strong water absorption and skin-friendly features.

Recommended material & weight: Hydrophilic non-woven, 25–40 gsm

2. Choose Fabric Structure

Fabric structure determines protective performance. We offer tailored materials for different medical supplies:

PP non-woven(20-60gsm): Single-layer polypropylene material. Basic dust and splash protection, perfect for standard isolation gowns.

SMS(35gsm- 70gsm): 3-layer composite structure. Outstanding liquid barrier and tensile strength, specially designed for surgical gowns. Simple type SMS,3-Anti SMS(anti-static,anti-blood,anti-alcohol),SMMS and SSMMS are all available.

SMPE(25-50gsm): Optimized composite material with soft texture and reliable barrier property. Mainly used as reinforcement patches on medical garments and surgical drapes for enhanced protection.

3. Performance, Sterilization & Certification 

All our medical non-woven fabrics support professional treatments and strict medical standards:

Functional treatment: Hydrophobic finish for gowns/drapes to repel liquid; hydrophilic finish for dressings to absorb moisture. Antimicrobial treatment is available on request.

Sterilization adaptability: Fabrics can withstand EO gas, gamma ray and other mainstream sterilization methods without damage.

Regulatory compliance: All materials pass ISO13485, FDA and CE, fully compliant for global medical market sales.