Application of Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric in Disposable Medical Supplies

1. What is Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric?

Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric is a nonwoven fabric formed by interweaving fiber webs through high-pressure water flow through hydroentanglement technology. Unlike traditional woven fabrics, Spunlace nonwoven fabrics do not require a fabric or weaving process, but are directly combined into cloth through fibers. Because its production process does not use any adhesives, its structure is more natural, retaining the original characteristics of the fiber, making the fabric excellent in softness, water absorption and strength. These characteristics give Spunlace nonwoven fabrics great advantages in the manufacture of disposable medical supplies.

2. Demand characteristics of disposable medical supplies
Disposable medical supplies are usually used after a single use and then discarded to avoid cross infection and disease transmission. These products mainly include surgical gowns, bed sheets, nursing pads, masks, sanitary napkins, disinfectant wipes, etc. Whether it is the sterile environment of the operating room or the comfort needs in daily care, all disposable medical supplies need to meet the following basic requirements:

Sterility: prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses.

Hygroscopicity: absorb liquid quickly and keep dry.
Softness: reduce irritation to the skin and increase comfort.
High strength: not easy to tear during use, ensuring durability.
Breathability: avoid skin problems caused by excessive heat and humidity.
Spunlace nonwoven fabrics fully meet these requirements with their unique properties and become an ideal material.

3. Specific Application of Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric in Disposable Medical Supplies
3.1 Surgical gowns and bed sheets
Surgical gowns and bed sheets are common disposable medical supplies in hospitals. Surgical gowns are required to provide a sterile protective environment to avoid infection risks during surgery. Spunlace nonwoven fabrics are widely used in the production of surgical gowns due to their good softness, non-toxicity and non-irritation. It not only has high tensile strength and can maintain integrity during surgery, but also has good breathability, which can ensure sterility and maintain the comfort of the wearer.

As a basic care product for patients during bed rest, bed sheets need to have characteristics such as moisture absorption, breathability and softness. The water absorption and breathability of Spunlace nonwovens make it an ideal material for bed sheets. It can quickly absorb patient body fluids or sweat, keep the patient's skin dry, and reduce the risk of pressure sores and infections.

3.2 Nursing pads
Nursing pads are commonly used in hospitals and nursing homes to protect beds, wheelchairs and patient clothing from contamination such as urine and excrement. The application of Spunlace nonwovens in nursing pads is not only because of its high water absorption, which can effectively absorb liquids, but also because the softness of the fabric can ensure that the patient's skin is not damaged by friction, reducing the discomfort that may occur during long-term use. The strength of Spunlace nonwovens ensures the durability of nursing pads during use and avoids leakage caused by liquid penetration.

3.3 Medical masks and face masks
Medical masks and face masks play a key role in anti-epidemic protection, especially in hospital environments. Spunlace nonwovens are widely used in the production of medical masks. Due to the fine and uniform fiber structure of Spunlace nonwovens, it can effectively block the spread of bacteria and viruses and improve the filtration efficiency of masks. The softness of Spunlace cloth makes the mask more comfortable to wear and reduces irritation and friction to the skin. Its breathability can also ensure that it will not feel stuffy and uncomfortable when worn for a long time, which meets the dual needs of medical masks for comfort and protection.

3.4 Disinfectant wipes and wipes
In daily medical care, disinfectant wipes and wipes are common disinfection products. The application of Spunlace nonwovens in these products fully demonstrates its excellent moisture absorption and strength. Disinfectant wipes are usually used to clean and disinfect the skin surface. The high water absorption of Spunlace cloth can help quickly remove dirt and bacteria while maintaining the integrity of the wipes and not easy to break. Its softness ensures comfort during wiping, while non-toxicity and non-irritation ensure safety.

3.5 Disposable sanitary napkins and diapers
For the care of adults and children, disposable sanitary napkins and diapers are indispensable products in daily life. The application of Spunlace nonwovens in these products has significantly improved their water absorption, comfort, softness and other aspects. Especially in diapers, the soft structure of Spunlace reduces friction and irritation to the skin, avoiding the occurrence of diaper rash. Spunlace nonwovens have good breathability, helping the skin stay dry and reducing bacterial growth.

4. Advantages of Spunlace nonwovens
Non-toxic and non-irritating: No chemical adhesives are used in the production process of Spunlace nonwovens. Its materials are natural and non-toxic, fully meeting the high safety requirements of disposable medical products.
Excellent moisture absorption and breathability: Spunlace cloth can quickly absorb liquid and maintain good breathability, which is especially important for medical products and can effectively prevent skin problems caused by moisture retention.
Softness and comfort: Spunlace nonwovens are soft and suitable for long-term contact with the skin without causing allergies or friction damage.
High strength and durability: Even in a humid environment, Spunlace cloth can maintain good strength, ensuring that it is not easy to tear during use, increasing the durability and reliability of medical supplies.