Comparison of Surgical Drape Materials and Their Uses
Feb 07 , 2026
In medical care, sterile surgical drapes are crucial for maintaining a sterile operating environment and preventing cross-infection. As an experienced manufacturer of non-woven medical products, we focus on comparing common non-woven surgical drape materials—SMS, PP, PE, Spunlance, Viscose, Woodpulp, and Paper—to help medical institutions choose appropriately.
SMS non-woven fabric is a top choice for medium and high-risk surgeries, making the SMS surgical drape highly reliable. Composed of Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond layers, it offers strong tensile strength and excellent liquid barrier properties. The SMS surgical drape effectively blocks bacteria and body fluids, and its anti-alcohol/anti-blood treatment enhances protection, suitable for general, orthopedic, and neurosurgeries. Though slightly costly, its balanced performance justifies the investment for high-sterility needs.
PP non-woven fabric is cost-effective, ideal for low-risk PP surgical drapes used in outpatient minor operations and gynecological exams. It is lightweight, breathable, and sterilizable but lacks water resistance, often compounded with PE for better protection.
PE non-woven fabric serves as a waterproof layer for surgical drapes. With excellent impermeability, it prevents liquid penetration but is poor in breathability and softness, so it is compounded with PP or SMS to balance waterproofing and comfort, suitable for urological and abdominal surgeries.
Spunlance non-woven fabric is soft and skin-friendly, making Spunlance surgical drapes perfect for plastic, ophthalmic, and pediatric surgeries. It absorbs fluids well and produces little lint but has weak barrier properties, unsuitable for high-risk procedures.
Viscose non-woven fabric is moisture-absorbent and eco-friendly but deforms easily when wet, used only as an auxiliary layer or for simple outpatient procedures.
Woodpulp composite non-woven fabric creates high-performance Woodpulp surgical drapes, favored for heavy-bleeding scenarios like orthopedic trauma and obstetric surgeries. Combining wood pulp’s water absorption and non-woven’s tensile strength, the Woodpulp surgical drape locks in fluids quickly and remains durable, with moderate cost and biodegradability.
Paper-based drapes are the most economical, for simple minor operations, but tear easily when wet, unsuitable for formal surgeries.
In summary, SMS and Woodpulp surgical drapes excel in high-demand scenarios, while PP, PE, Spunlance, Viscose, and Paper suit specific low-risk needs. As a professional manufacturer, we provide customized, high-standard waterproof surgical drapes to balance safety and cost.
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