Nonwoven fabrics are widely used in the medical sector. Their versatility means they offer benefits for surgical garments, dressings, wipes and packaging, combining breathability and softness with excellent barrier protection.
Most medical nonwoven products are single-use items. Nonwovens provide a cost-effective solution that delivers safety, strength and anti-microbial properties, while being environmentally friendly when the time comes to dispose of them.
Gowns, caps, masks, coats and scrub suits for surgical or laboratory use are increasingly made from nonwoven fabrics. Providing air permeability while protecting against airborne particles, nonwovens are ideal for disposable dressings and drug patches.
High performance is never more important than in the healthcare sector, and AMETEK Surface Vision delivers the most trusted inspection results in the nonwovens industry. Our high-precision defect detection systems help major nonwoven manufacturers across the world to improve product quality and maximize their yield.
APPLICATION NOTE - DETECTING DEFECTS IN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to a range of workplace applications, particularly Healthcare. Many of these PPE items are partly or wholly manufactured from nonwoven materials. Since nonwovens protect against airborne particles while providing air permeability, this quality must be safeguarded in order to produce effective PPE that is safe to use.
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