TenderGuard™ protective fabrics is our unique portfolio of remarkably soft, comfortable, and protective fabrics used to construct medical and civil use face masks and surgical gowns. Take a look at our brochures for:
Medical face mask and Surgical gown fabrics
Whether you need an inner or outer face mask layer, or both, we have you covered.
- TenderGuard™ Natural are wetlaid fabrics. Made with natural fibers, they can be used as the inner or outer layer of a face mask. Although a middle layer generally provides most of the filtration in a face mask, TenderGuard™ Natural achieves nearly 50% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency when inner and outer layers are used together. These fabrics are also environmentally friendly, and the inner layer is hypoallergenic.
- TenderGuard™ Smooth are bicomponent spunbond fabrics made with proprietary technology that minimizes raised fibers. This creates a soft and smooth surface to help eliminate any skin irritation, which is essential for a face mask. Strong and flexible, TenderGuard™ Smooth is suitable for high-speed production.
Our surgical gown fabrics helps protect health care professionals and keep them comfortable.
- TenderGuard™ SMS is our surgical fabric. Designed for superior comfort, it has low lint and offers lower basis weights. TenderGuard™ SMS also has high repellency to protect against liquids, like blood, body fluids, and alcohol.
Civil use face mask fabrics
TenderGuard™ BioBased can be used as the inner or outer cover stock layer of a civil face mask. The fabric is mainly comprised of polylactic acid (PLA) − a biopolymer made from sustainable and renewable sources. Biocompatible and highly breathable, TenderGuard™ BioBased is gentle on the skin and comfortable to wear for long periods. It is certified under European Norm EN13432 as biodegradable and compostable under controlled conditions.
Besides, TenderGuard™ BioFilter can be used as a single layer or combined as a double layer for higher filtration performance in a barrier face covering. Designed primarily for civil use and source control for infectious disease, the fabric is a special blend of cellulosic and cellulose-based manmade fibers. The fibers used in the filter media are 100% bio-based.
key features of TenderGuard™
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Breathable and protective
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Soft, non-irritating
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Biodegradable and compostable (Civil Use Face Mask)
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