Qualitative Evaluation of the Barrier Effect of Textiles in Use

Smart textiles for infection control management

“…Plain-and twill-weave woven fabrics (Table 5.6) are used as reusable OR surgical gowns (Aibibu et al, 2006). A microbial barrier effect has been achieved by using microfilament polyester as well as by controlling the pore size in the woven structure.…”