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.

Products​ SEQUAPEL™ 409

Medical Drapes

We offer solutions that help deliver absorbency, durability in wet conditions, and a soft, drapable feel for medical drapes.

Products​ REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1555​​, XL 7045K​

Medical Tapes

Our technologies enable tapes with reliable conformability, structural integrity, and a comfortable, flexible finish.

Products​ PLEXTOL™ B 501, REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1425

Orthopaedic bandage

We provide solutions that enhance flexibility, strength, softness, drapability, and tack for self-adhesive performance.

Products​ Contact Us for more information

Sterilised packaging

Our chemistries are designed to support sterilisation compatibility, structural resilience, and improved adhesion in medical packaging.

Products​ PLEXTOL™ B 501​, REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1555

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Product Spotlight: SEQUAPEL™ 409
Revolutionize 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

TradenameChemistryDescription
PLEXTOL™ B 501PAPLEXTOL B 501 is an aqueous dispersion of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer.
REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1425SAREVACRYL Design 1425 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.
REVACRYL™ DESIGN 1555SAREVACRYL 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™ 409OTHHydrophobic acrylate copolymer for the formulation of waterproof coatings and binders
XL 7045KXSBRXL 7045K is water-based carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer latex.