Cotton-Based Laminates from Spunbond Line

  • Suh, Ha-Geun (Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville) ;
  • Wadsworth, Larry C. (Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville) ;
  • Charles Allen. Jr., H. (Cotton Incorporated)
  • Published : 1998.04.01

Abstract

Disposable nonwovens entered the medical field over four decades ago, beginning with basic paperlike face masks and proceeding through sterilization wrap, specialty drapes and gowns. These medical nonwovens have proven to be invaluable in products ranging from drape sheets to surgical gowns to adult pads and underpads by utilizing a gamut of nonwoven structures. The combining of nonwoven technologies has enabled the industry to offer products with properties hitherto though impossible.(omitted)

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