Non Woven Gown

Non Woven gowns are worn as barrier to fluid and microbial transmission. They have long sleeves with elastic cuffs and they maintain the sterile barrier. They are made from impermeable material, tightly woven fabric, and have been shown to decrease bacterial counts. Gowns have been used for years in hospital settings to reduce cross-transmission and the risk of disease acquisition by health care workers (HCWs). There are several studies that deal with the effectiveness of gown use, and past findings have shown that gowns offer varying resistance to blood and that the effectiveness in preventing blood contact varied according to the type of material, its impermeability-permeability, and its wear and tear.