DEVELOPMENT OF COATINGS FOR NONWOVENGARMENTS TO PROVIDE BOTH REASONABLE COMFORTAND PROTECTION AGAINST BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

摘要

A microporous polyvinylidene fluoride film sandwiched between non-woven fabric demonstrated adequate comfort andblocked penetration by bacteria and a 150-200 nm blood-borne virus, but allowed a 33 nm virus to pass. Improvements toprevent pinholes and other film defects are expected to lead to protective garments that meet OSHA standards for health careworkers while providing adequate comfort.