Dear Sirs,

I am searching material about to compare linen/gowns disposable and reusable. Can you help me?

Thank you
Alberto Franceschini

Hallo Alberto

EN 13795 European Standard for surgical Gowns and Drapes Quality Requirements is a series of standards, consisting of 5 parts, which you find on the website of www.pfeiffertextile.com
An excellent article highlighting different aspect of disposable vs. reusable, you can find on the Infection control Today website: "Taking Cover: single-use vs. Reusable Gowns and Drapes" by Barbara J.Gruendemann, RN, MS, FAAN CNORExecutive.
www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/231feat2.html

I hope this is of some help to you!

Regards
Josy Holdener

Dear Alberto,

The answers to question Q00253 probably also can help you.

Best regards,
Wim Renders

Dear Sirs,

We would like to recommend the following website where information on the topic can be found: www.klinidrape.com.

We can also refer to the following study by Prof. Werner:
Werner et al.: Quality of Surgical Drapes and Gowns. HygMed. 2001; 26(3): 62-75

Don't hesitate to contact Mölnlycke Health Care for any further information.

With best regards,

Anne Dierickx
Mölnlycke Health Care Benelux