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  This Pandemic situation enhances the market value of “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE). Even wearing face masks become a fashion in 2020. In this crucial moment Isolation gowns playing a vital role in Healthcare sectors. Isolation Gowns is a “must-wear” element for healthcare workers who are working in the critical zone. Due to the abrupt demand, there is a shortage of PPE Gowns. Lots of Innovative ideas are being emerged in the manufacturing of protective gowns to reduce the shortage. Even in collaboration with fashion Industries, people started to produce reusable personal protective equipment to make a good impact on the environment. Different kinds of Medical Gowns: The main functions of the medical gowns are to avoid the transfer of microbes and fluids from the medical professionals to patients and vice versa. A surgical Gown is the main element for healthcare workers in surgical procedures.  At that time they have to handle infectious microbes and liquids. ...

  “Isolation gowns are the second most-used piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Hospitals following Gloves” — Holguin 2011. Yes Indeed !! “Isolation Gowns “ are one of the most important Protective Shield for Medical and Healthcare workers who are working in the Critical Zones. “Isolation Gowns” is a piece of textile which resist the penetration of Microbes and Fluids. In the patient caring process, Medical Professionals tend to work with infectious fluids and microorganisms. There are lots of Pandemic diseases such as Ebola , Corona, and Influenza threatening the people. At that Pandemic times, Healthcare professionals fighting with the deadly diseases from the frontline. Wearing standard barrier gowns secure Medical Professionals as well as Patients from  inappropriate infections . Some of the Healthcare Organisations established the Common Fluid and Microbes barrier Standards for Isolation Gowns. Standards of Isolation gowns : ·  ...

  “Isolation Gowns” , “Surgical Gowns” are considered as a very important “Medical Device” , “Protective Shield” to Medical Professionals. Healthcare Textiles manufacturers considering the Barrier factors to produce Medical Gowns. Because medical gowns comprises of Barrier properties against the fluid, would protect medical professionals against the Microbes and infectious liquids while they contact them in the treatment process. AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) established some standards for surgical gowns and other Healthcare Textiles used in the critical zones. AAMI Standard ( ANSI/AAMI PB70 ) has defined the fluid and microbes resistance of the medical gowns and drapes for the critical zone where Medical Professionals handling the fluids like blood and other liquids. Depending upon the Protection level AAMI Standards give Ratings: Level 1: Minimal Fluid Barrier Protection Level-1 Medical gowns are not used in the OR and they have ...