A disposable surgical gown is provided. The gown includes a front panel and sleeves formed from a first spunbond layer, a nonwoven (e.g., SMS) laminate, and a liquid impervious, moisture vapor breathable elastic film disposed therebetween. The gown also includes a first and second rear panels formed from a nonwoven laminate that is air breathable and allows for an air volumetric flow rate ranging from about 20 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) to about 80 scfm. The gown further includes a collar formed from an air breathable knit material positioned adjacent a proximal end of the gown. The collar defines a neck opening having a v-neck shape adjacent the front panel. The v-neck shape forms an angle of greater than 90° at the neck opening. The combination of features results in a reduced-glare gown that is stretchable and impervious to liquids, yet can still dissipate heat and humidity.

A protective guard is provided for sealing an interface. The protective guard includes a body having a fluid impervious material and proximal and distal segments that may comprise a superabsorbent or a non-superabsorbent material. The proximal and distal segments are positioned on first and second sides, respectively, of the interface. The protective guard extends about the interface to create a fluid barrier. In some embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an elastic material, such as an elastic band, and in particular embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be nitrile. In further embodiments, the non-superabsorbent material may be an expandable material that expands upon contact or interaction with a fluid.

The present invention involves a method for permanently embedding a protective covering in an article of clothing over at least one predetermined portion of the clothing that can be worn by infants, children and adults. The protective covering is made from a thermoplastic material that is applied to and thermally bonds or co-mingles with the outermost fabric fibers of the clothing creating a permanently embedded, liquid impermeable, non-porous protective covering, including an increased height edge, which covering retains the same flexibility as the underlying fabric of the clothing article. The protective covering can be positioned across the top front portion of the clothing article and extend downward to a lower portion of the front of the clothing article creating an easy to clean particle and dirt resistant covering for the clothing article.

A fluid management system includes a sleeve member having a first end, a second end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The first end of the sleeve member is proximate a distal end of the gown sleeve and the second end extends inside of the distal end of the gown sleeve. A portion of the exterior surface of the sleeve member proximate the second end is in contact with a portion of an interior surface of the gown sleeve. There is a cuff member having a first end, a second end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The interior surface faces and is moveable with respect to portions of the exterior surface of the sleeve member/gown sleeve to enable the insertion of a cuff ring of the protective glove between interior surface of the cuff member and the exterior surface of one of the sleeve member/gown sleeve.

Various implementations include a medical gown. The gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel and the two sleeves include woven nylon 6,6. Various other implementations include a medical gown. The gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel and the two sleeves include woven polyester.

A medical gown constructed by heat sealing a tubular plastic structure made by a blown film process. The medical gown having a front panel and a rear panel, two sleeves for covering the arms of a wearer, with the distal end of each sleeve including an opening for enabling the wearer to penetrate their hand therethrough. Each sleeve of the medical gown having an upper seal portion and a lower seal portion, a neck opening between the two upper seal portions of the two sleeves, a gap for accommodating the body of the wearer between the two lower sealed portions of the two sleeves. A perforated section below each sleeve is provided for severing each of the sleeves from the gown material for ease of donning and wearing.

The present disclosure relates to isolation gowns, including isolation gowns of the type used by medical and health personnel. A benefit to the isolation gowns can be providing an improved facility of donning and doffing the isolation gowns. An additional benefit to the isolation gowns can be an improved protection of the wearer from contact with contaminated body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.

An aspect of the invention provides a protective garment comprising a pair of arms and a body portion having a vertical split along its length, the body portion further comprising an opening for receiving a user's head therethrough, wherein at least a part of the protective garment is manufactured from a water repellent material comprising a polyester base and polyurethane coating having a combined weight of 70 to 100 grams per square meter. Another aspect of the invention provides a protective garment comprising a water repellent material comprising a polyester base and polyurethane coating having a combined weight of 70 to 100 grams per square meter. Such a protective garment could include a gown, drape, or bib, for example.

A disposable isolation gown including a body covering layer comprising a first portion, a second portion, a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The disposable isolation gown includes a head insertion aperture defined by the body covering layer, wherein the head insertion aperture is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and adjacent to the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The disposable isolation gown includes a perforation extending vertically along the second portion of the body covering layer.

A surgical garment worn by an individual. The surgical garment includes a sleeve having a distal end defining a lumen for receiving a hand and/or arm of the individual and a cuff portion disposed at the distal end of the sleeve. The cuff portion extends the lumen defined by the sleeve and further defines an opening. In addition, a barrier member is provided. The barrier member is disposed within the lumen proximal to the opening and configured to selectively prevent the hand of the individual from extending through the opening defined by the cuff portion.