Nonwoven materials , medical

Significant advances have been made in recent years in the packaging of medical products requiring medium and high barrier protection. The demand for sterilizable packaging for hospitals and industry is being met by special paper, plastic films, and other nonwoven materials. 

Ajmeri JR, Ajmeri C J. Nonwoven materials and technologies for medical applications. In Bartels VT, editor. Handbook of Medical Textiles. Cambridge Woodhead Pubbshing Ltd 2011. p. 106-31. 

Flexural rigidity and absorption properties of the cotton/(Eastar/PP) nonwovens were also studied. Results show that the nonwovens have good flexural rigidity and absorbency, which indicate that the nonwoven materials may be used for medical and sanitary applications. However, one has to remember that PP component in the bicomponent fiber is not biodegradable this puts this fabric in the category of many other cotton/binder nonwovens that may have PP or PET as binder fibers. The results obtained from these... 

BS EN 868-9 2000. Packaging materials and systems for medical devices which are to be sterilized. Uncoated nonwoven materials of polyolehnes for use in the manufacture of heat sealable pouches, reels and lids. Requirements and test methods. 

Strengths and limitations of nonwoven materials for medical applications... 

Ajmeri, J. R., Ajmeri, C. J. (2011). Nonwoven materials technologies for medical applications. In V. T. Bartels (Ed.), Handbook of medical textiles. Cambridge Woodhead Publishing Limited. 

Olefin fiber is an important material for nonwovens (77). The geotextile market is stiU small, despite expectations that polypropylene is to be the principal fiber in such appHcations. Disposable nonwoven appHcations include hygienic coverstock, sanitary wipes, and medical roU goods. The two competing processes for the coverstock market are thermal-bonded carded staple and spunbond, both of which have displaced latex-bonded polyester because of improved strength, softness, and inertness. 

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