A study on ultrasonic welding of nonwovens used for surgical gowns

Eryürük S. H., Kayaoglu B., Kalaoğlu F.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, vol.29, no.4, pp.539-552, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1108/ijcst-05-2016-0048
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.539-552
  • Keywords: Bond strength, Classical sewing, Nonwovens, Protective surgical gown, Ultrasonic welding, ENERGY, COTTON
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose - Surgical gowns should be designed and produced using special techniques to provide barrier properties against potential risks during surgery and healthcare procedures. Ultrasonic welding is one of these methods used to produce surgical gowns with determined barrier properties. The purpose of this paper is to analyse bond strength and permeability properties of ultrasonically welded nonwoven fabrics and compare them with traditional sewing techniques.