Difference between medical non-woven fabrics and ordinary non-woven fabrics

There are currently two types of non-woven fabrics that are common on the market, one is ordinary non-woven fabrics and the other is medical non-woven fabrics. Because it is mainly used in medical treatment, the quality requirements are relatively strict. Other than that, what's the difference between the two?
1. Antibacterial ability
Since it is a medical non-woven fabric, the first criterion is antibacterial ability. Generally, the smmms three-layer melt-blown layer structure is adopted. Ordinary medical non-woven fabrics adopt a single-layer melt-blown layer structure. Compared with the two, it is certain that the antibacterial ability of the three-layer structure is stronger. As for non-medical ordinary non-woven fabrics, since there is no melt-blown layer, they do not have antibacterial ability.
2. Suitable for a variety of sterilization methods
Since it has antibacterial ability, it also needs corresponding bactericidal ability. Good medical non-woven fabrics can be applied to various sterilization methods, such as pressure steam and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization, and ordinary non-medical non-woven fabrics cannot be applied to various sterilization methods.
3. Quality management
Medical non-woven fabrics need to pass the certification of the relevant product quality control system, and each step of the product in the production process has strict standards and requirements.
The main differences between medical non-woven fabrics and ordinary non-woven fabrics are mainly reflected in these aspects. Both have their own uses and characteristics, so they should be properly selected according to the needs of use.