Enhancing Medical Nonwovens for outstanding performance:
Delivering superior protection, feel and durability
The demands on Medical nonwovens are increasingly challenging, based on the need for improved infection control, patient comfort, whilst balancing overall total cost. This has necessitated innovative materials that are stronger, more absorbent, and gentler on the skin. These challenges are further compounded by increasing global regulation driving the shift from traditional materials containing PFAS or formaldehyde to non hazardous alternatives.
At Synthomer, we recognize the critical role of chemical innovation in the medical textiles market, essential for disposable and reusable medical products such as surgical gowns and drapes. Synthetic latex binders can enhance strength and drapeability of materials such as polypropylene SMS, typically used in Medical nonwovens, while Synthomer’s fabric finish solutions can help to impart softness together with fluid repellency and absorption.
What we can offer
Synthomer's synthetic latex binders provide a range of advantages that are key for high performance medical applications:
Capabilities
Synthomer has built their reputation as a leading global supplier of innovative solutions for the most demanding applications backed by a dedicated global Innovation & Technical support Team that provides technology development, regulatory support together with lab and field based technical assistance.
Applications and Solutions
By Application We offer a comprehensive range of medical products tailored to meet regional and application needs:
Surgical Gowns
Our solutions support enhanced performance in surgical gowns, contributing to fluid control, repellency, strength, and wearer comfort.
SEQUAPEL™ 409, OMNAPEL™ 3158Medical Drapes
We offer solutions that help deliver absorbency, durability in wet conditions, and a soft, drapable feel for medical drapes.
REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1555, GENFLO™ 5055Medical Tapes
Our technologies enable tapes with reliable conformability, structural integrity, and a comfortable, flexible finish.
GENFLO™ 5055Orthopaedic bandage
We provide solutions that enhance flexibility, strength, softness, drapability, and tack for self-adhesive performance.
GENFLO™ 5055Sterilised packaging
Our chemistries are designed to support sterilisation compatibility, structural resilience, and improved adhesion in medical packaging.
Synthebond™ SA 134 | Product Spotlight: SEQUAPEL™ 409Revolutionize your medical textiles with SEQUAPEL™ 409– a high-performance, PFAS-free alternative delivering exceptional water repellency and durability for nonwovens. Whether you're manufacturing surgical gowns, drapes, or sterilization wraps, SEQUAPEL™ 409 ensures your materials meet the highest standards of protection and performance.- Non-fluorinated & APEO-free - Compatible with all binder types - Stable under extreme conditions - FDA-compliant for indirect food contact |
| Tradename | Chemistry | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GENFLO™ 5055 | XSBR | GenFlo 5055 is a polymer binder that provides a good balance of soft feel and tensile strength |
| OMNAPEL™ 3158 | VACO | Hydrophobic acrylate copolymer for the formulation of waterproof coatings and binders |
| PLEXTOL™ B 501 | PA | PLEXTOL B 501 is an aqueous dispersion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer. |
| REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1555 | SA | REVACRYL Design 1555 is a finely dispersed, aqueous dispersion of an acrylic ester-styrene copolymer. The dispersion contains an anionic emulsifier system and is free from film forming aids, solvents and plasticizers. |
| SEQUAPEL™ 409 | OTH | Hydrophobic acrylate copolymer for the formulation of waterproof coatings and binders |
| Synthebond™ SA 134 | SA | Synthebond SA 134 is a soft styrene acrylic emulsion recommended as a general purpose textile back-coating and fabric finishing binder. It has some internal cross-linking and thus provides good wash and dry clean durability. The product exhibits very good water resistance. |