Whol of Healthcare Products

There are two main types of healthcare products: those that are prescribed by a physician (medical healthcare) or those that are purchased by individuals

Whol of Healthcare Products

Healthcare and hygiene products are an important sector in the field of medicine and surgery. The range of products available is vast but typically they are used either in the operating theatre or on the hospital ward for the hygiene, care and safety of staff, and patients. Table 5.6 illustrates the range of products used in this category and includes the fibres and/or materials used and the method of manufacture.

Product applicationFibre typeManufacture system
Surgical clothing  
 gownsCotton, polyester, polypropyleneNonwoven, woven
 capsViscoseNonwoven
 masksViscose, polyester, glassNonwoven
Surgical covers
 drapes

Polyester, polyethylene

Nonwoven, woven
 clothsPolyester, polyethyleneNonwoven, woven
Bedding  
 blanketsCotton, polyesterWoven, knitted
 sheetsCottonWoven
 pillowcasesCottonWoven
Clothing
 uniforms

Cotton, polyester

Woven
 protective clothingPolyester, polypropyleneNonwoven
Incontinence diaper/sheet
 coverstock

Polyester, polypropylene

Nonwoven
 absorbent layerWood fluff, superabsorbentsNonwoven
 outer layerPolyethyleneNonwoven
Cloths/wipesViscoseNonwoven
Surgical hosieryPolyamide, polyester, cotton, elastomeric yarnsKnitted

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