In the operating room, the success of a surgery is a combination of several factors and choosing the right material for a surgical drape is one of them. Fabric barrier and strength are key requirements for surgical drapes, yet other properties such as drapeability and linting must be taken into account to protect the patient and not interfere with the surgery process.

Ahlstrom offers a wide range of single-use medical fabrics designed to deliver highest levels of protection and meet all requirements of surgical drape applications. Our unique portfolio of technologies offers a variety of materials ranging from film-based composites to SMS (spunbond/meltblown/spunbond), spunlace or wetlaid nonwovens. Our drape materials are available in a range of compositions, weights and colors -- and their properties can be tailored to match the specific performance requirements.

Fabrics benefits include:

• Customized levels of barrier protection (viral, bacterial, particulate, and fluid)
• High strength
• Excellent drapeability
• Virtually lint-free
• Absorbency / Repellency
• Range of products compatible with all standard sterilization processes
• Single-use with no compromise on quality
• Compliance with global standards

Ahlstrom’s diverse range of single-use medical fabrics includes materials designed for conversion into drapes, gowns, facemasks, protective apparel and sterilization wrapping of medical devices. These fabrics meet the demands of hospitals and medical device manufacturers throughout the world. They guarantee safety of patients and medical staff thanks to superior levels of infection control, sterility and efficiency.