Medical, life sciences and laboratory

Ahlstrom provides operating rooms and theaters around the world with a high level of infection protection with single-use medical substrates. Our diverse product portfolio of fabrics for use in the manufacture of surgical drapes, gowns and sterile barrier systems is designed to meet the demanding performance needs of high-risk surgeries. In response to COVID-19 we have expanded our face mask offering globally to include all three face mask categories.

Face mask materials

Materials for all three face mask categories: Civil masks, Surgical masks and Respiratory masks. These materials are protective, comfortable and meet the highest performance requirements.

Biospecimen collection and preservation cards

Developed for the biological fluids sampling process, biospecimen collection and preservation cards are cost-effective solutions for the biomedical market.

Chromatography and blotting paper

Highly absorbent cotton papers ideal for chromatographic analysis and blotting methods with gel.

Laboratory papers and test filters

High quality laboratory filtration products for microfiltration applications, extraction thimbles, and other filters for specialized applications that need to meet the demanding regulations of the science field.

Lateral flow test pads

Providing reliable and consistent results, lateral flow tests pads are revolutionary filtration media solutions designed for use in flow-through and lateral flow and dipstick devices.

Medical barrier fabrics

Single-use protective apparel fabrics designed to meet the high industry safety and performance standards.

Pharmaceuticals and personal hygiene

Personal hygiene products include depilation wax solutions, pharmacy packaging sachet and pouches paper, thin print papers, and wound care products engineered to meet the strict requirements of the medical market.

Medical papers

Protective medical papers that help prevent healthcare-acquired infections and ensure strict sterility of medical devices.

Sterilization wraps

Single-use sterilization wraps to help ensure patient safety, provide physical protection, and maintain sterility of surgical instruments up to the point of use.

Filter media for artificial respiratory devices

Our venting filter media are specifically developed for devices which are in common use in the treatment of patients with respiratory disorders.

DNA/RNA extraction media

Ahlstrom's DNA/RNA extraction portfolio is suitable for the extraction of DNA/RNA from samples in spin columns technology and microchips.

Related press releases

Nov 6, 2019

TrustShield™, Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s single-use medical fabrics for ultimate protection in the operating room, clinical environment and laboratory

Oct 31, 2018

ViroSēl, Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s next generation breathable viral barrier fabric, provides protection in the most critical surgical environments

Apr 23, 2018

Ahlstrom-Munksjö plans to invest about EUR 9 million for improved financial performance

All press releases