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Process for preparing a woven medical fabric

US5024851A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1989
Grant dateJun 18, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2509/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Reusable, launderable, sterilizable medical barrier fabric tightly woven from 100% polyester fiber constructed of polyester yarn of from 50 to 150 denier, the sum of the ends and picks of at least 100 per linear inch, is treated with a flame-resistant, water repellent, antimicrobial finish. Medical garments, wraps and like sterilizable articles constructed of this fabric retain their desirable properties after repeated institutional launderings and/or steam sterilizations.

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