Are surgical gowns made of non-woven fabrics disposable?

Most surgical gowns made of non-woven fabric are disposable, and the specific situation is introduced in the following points:

1、 Characteristics of disposable non-woven surgical gowns
The material is mostly polypropylene (PP) non-woven fabric
Lightweight, low-cost, suitable for large-scale production and one-time use.
Designed for single surgical use
Discard directly after use to avoid the risk of cross infection.
Meet medical and health standards
Meet the requirements of sterility and protective performance.
Reduce cleaning and disinfection steps
Save medical resources and labor costs.

2、 The advantages of disposable surgical gowns
Effectively prevent the spread of pathogens
Discard after use to avoid secondary pollution.
Lightweight and comfortable, suitable for long-term wear
Disposable products place greater emphasis on comfort and breathability.
Save time and costs
No need for complex cleaning and disinfection processes.
Convenient environmental treatment
It can be treated through high-temperature incineration and other methods to reduce environmental pollution.

3、 There are also a small number of reusable non-woven surgical gowns available
Made of thicker or composite materials
Specially processed to enhance durability and washability.
Can be reused after multiple disinfections
A cost saving plan applicable to some medical institutions.
High price and long service life
But strict disinfection procedures are required to ensure safety.

4、 In practical applications, disposable non-woven surgical gowns are the mainstream
Hospitals and operating rooms commonly use disposable non-woven surgical gowns, especially in epidemic and high-risk infection environments.