Surgical gown fabrics · Bodygard
SFS impervious surgical gown fabric
Spunbond–film–spunbond laminate for critical-area protection in gowns and drapes.
- Industry
- Healthcare, Industrial
- End use
- Surgical gown fabrics
- Material
- Laminate
- Technology
- Hot melt lamination
- Product line
- Bodygard
Overview
A three-layer structure: nonwoven on both sides gives a cloth-like feel against the body, while a microporous film provides a breathable barrier against liquid and blood. The SFS65 grade conforms to EN 13795 High Performance (Critical Area) and is recommended for surgical gowns and drapes.
The same structure is widely used for high-protection applications beyond the operating room: isolation and patient gowns, coveralls, boot covers, aprons, rainwear, car covers, pillow protectors and mattress protectors.
Specification
- Grade
- SFS65 — Medical
- Structure
- Nonwoven / microporous film / nonwoven
- Standards
- EN 13795 High Performance (Critical Area)
- Water vapour transmission
- MVTR above 4,000 g/m²/24 h
- Sterilisation
- ETO sterilisation available
Construction
NonwovenMicroporous filmNonwovenExploded view, not to scale. Layers as listed by Felix.
Performance characteristics
- Fluid resistance
- Microbial resistance
- Flame resistance
- Lint and abrasion resistance
- Liquid- and blood-proofed
Applications & typical end uses
- Critical area of surgical gowns and drapes
- Isolation gown
- Patient gown
- Coverall
- Boot cover
- Apron
- Rainwear
- Car cover
- Pillow and mattress protector
Standards & test references
- EN 13795 High Performance (Critical Area)
