Spunlace Fabric for Medical & Healthcare
Low-lint, sterilization-compatible fabrics for clinical wipes, dressing materials, and surface disinfection
Medical and healthcare applications span two distinct use cases. The first is skin-contact products: alcohol prep pads, dressing materials, and patient cleansing wipes, where softness and low lint are critical. The second is environmental surface disinfection: hospital-grade wipes for cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment, beds, and high-touch surfaces, where strength and chemical resistance matter more than softness. For skin-contact products, 100% viscose spunlace (Eco-Pure) at 40-60 gsm on our semi-cross laced L1/L2 lines is the standard choice. For surface disinfection wipes, a viscose-polyester blend (Pro-Clean) at 50-80 gsm on our direct-laid L3/L4 lines provides the wet strength and chemical resistance needed for quaternary ammonium and bleach-based disinfectants. Both product types require strict lint control, which our ANDRITZ hydroentanglement process delivers consistently.
Recommended Specifications
Technical parameters for this application — use these as a starting point for your specification sheet.
| Skin-Contact Products | Eco-Pure, 40-60 gsm, Plain/Small Pearl |
| Surface Disinfection | Pro-Clean, 50-80 gsm, Plain/10 Mesh |
| Material (Skin Contact) | 100% Viscose (FSC-certified) |
| Material (Surface Disinfection) | Viscose + Polyester blend |
| Process | Semi-cross laced (L1/L2) or Direct-laid (L3/L4) |
| Production Line | L1/L2 for skin contact, L3/L4 for disinfection |
| Max Width | 320 cm (L1/L2) or 330 cm (L3/L4) |
| Lint Performance | Low-lint — hydroentanglement bonding, no chemical binders |
Which Series Is Right for This Application?
Honest comparison — including which series we do NOT recommend and why.
100% viscose. Ideal for skin-contact medical products (prep pads, dressings). No chemical binders means no extractables that could irritate compromised skin. FSC-certified for supply chain traceability.
Viscose + polyester blend. Higher wet strength for surface disinfection wipes saturated with alcohol, quat, or bleach solutions. Direct-laid process (L3/L4) delivers consistent basis weight across wide rolls.
Color-coded system is useful in healthcare for zone separation (e.g., blue for general surfaces, red for biohazard areas). Dyed viscose — verify colorant compatibility with your disinfectant formulation.
Flame-retardant treated fabric is not needed for standard medical wipe applications. Consider only if the end product has specific fire-safety requirements.
MOQ, Samples & Lead Time
Practical ordering information for procurement planning.
Minimum Order Quantity
1 MT per specification (negotiable for first trial orders)
Free Samples
Free A4 sheets or mini rolls, 3-5 days delivery via DHL worldwide
Lead Time
15-25 days from order confirmation to FOB Shanghai/Ningbo
Packaging
PE film wrapped, palletized, clean-room compatible packaging available on request
Certifications & Compliance
What we can certify — and what we cannot. Be specific in your procurement requirements.
ISO 9001
Quality Management System certified. Full batch traceability with test reports for tensile strength, absorbency, and lint count.
FSC-C219110
FSC certification on Eco-Pure viscose fibers. Relevant for healthcare products marketed with sustainable sourcing claims.
Biocompatibility
100% viscose (Eco-Pure) is inherently biocompatible. We can support ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing through third-party labs for medical device registrations. Note: we supply the fabric, not the finished medical device.
Lint Control
Our hydroentanglement process uses high-pressure water jets to bond fibers without chemical binders, resulting in low-lint fabric suitable for clinical environments. Lint test data available per batch.
Selection Checklist
Questions to help you decide — with our honest guidance based on production capabilities.
1Skin contact or surface disinfection?
Skin-contact products (prep pads, dressings, patient wipes): choose Eco-Pure 40-60 gsm. Surface disinfection (hospital surfaces, equipment): choose Pro-Clean 50-80 gsm for chemical resistance.
2What disinfectant will the fabric be saturated with?
Tell us your solution (alcohol, quat, bleach, hydrogen peroxide). Viscose-polyester blends (Pro-Clean) handle most disinfectant chemistries. 100% viscose (Eco-Pure) is suitable for alcohol-based solutions but may degrade faster in strong bleach.
3Do you need sterilization-compatible fabric?
Our spunlace fabric is compatible with gamma irradiation and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization. For autoclave applications, discuss temperature requirements — viscose softens above 150°C.
4Lint requirements?
Clinical environments require low-lint fabric. All our spunlace is binder-free hydroentangled, which produces minimal lint. For critical environments (operating theaters, cleanrooms), request our lint test data and consider 22 Mesh or 18 Mesh patterns which have the lowest fiber release.
5Need color coding for hospital zones?
Consider Color-Tech series: red for biohazard, blue for general surfaces, green for food prep areas, yellow for isolation rooms. Color coding supports HACCP and infection control protocols.
Ready to Discuss Your Medical & Healthcare Project?
Send us your specification sheet or tell us your requirements. We respond within 24 hours with technical recommendations and pricing.
Contact: Leon Gu, Senior Business Development Manager · leon.gu@sunluner.com · +86 180 5877 7108