REUSABLE STRETCH FABRICS FOR MEDICAL BARRIER APPLICATIONS

摘要

Barrier stretch fabrics suitable for use in reusable medical or surgical products which are to be washed disinfected and sterilized prior to each use are disclosed. The fabrics include a fabric substrate comprising an elastic crosslinked polyolefin fiber and a membrane which is laminated or otherwise attached to the fabric substrate. The membrane is impermeable to liquids under a pressure of at least 20 centimeters of water (0.284 pounds- force/sq. inch). The barrier stretch fabrics are characterized by having a stretch of at least 18% in at least one direction with growth of ± 5% or lower.