How do the Isolation Gowns Work?

Disposable (Single-use) isolation gowns are designed not to be used again after single use. Generally, they are produced of Nonwoven. Additional layers of protection such as plastic films might be added further on the nonwoven to increase protection.

Disposable isolation gown’s fundamental raw materials are types of synthetic fiber such as polypropylen, polyester, polyetylen. 

Irregular surfaced, short and cross knit fibers offer better protection. Fibers such as microfiber made out of thin and high-quality fiber provide higher degree of protection. At the same time, the absorbtion capacity of the fiber is also important. The fibers with high absorbtion capacity can imprison the virüs and bacteria inside its tissue and prevent the contact to the body.

The natural fibers such as cotton and silk are more powerful in terms of absorbtion capacity; yet, they are not cost-effective to produce single use gowns. Thus, plastic-made disposable gowns are preferred. The widely used type of raw material of nonvowen in producing gowns are the ones made out of Spunbond and Spunbond/Meltblown/Spunbond (SMS).