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Presentation on Disposable Medical & Personal Hygiene

Textile Products

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Voltas LtdNovember 18th 2010

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Medical & Personal Hygiene Textiles• Medical textiles is one of the major growth areas

within technical textiles and the use of textile materials for medical and healthcare products ranges from Bleached cotton, simple gauze or bandage materials to scaffolds for tissue culturing and a large variety of prostheses for permanent body implants

• Medical Textile & Personal Hygiene Products are mostly manufactured using– Cotton Fiber– Cotton Yarn– Synthetic Materials

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Cotton Fiber Products• Some Cotton Nonwoven Products

Medical & Personal Hygiene Applications• Cotton Rolls • Cotton Pleats (Zig Zag)• Cotton Balls• Cotton Pads • Alcohol Swabs• Dental Rolls• Cotton Buds• Tampons• Wound Care Management • Non Adherent Pads• Non Adherent Alcohol Swabs

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Cotton Fiber Products• Some Cotton Nonwoven Products

Baby diapers Feminine hygiene products Adult incontinence products Dry and wet wipes Training pants Cosmetic removal pads Nursing pads Nasal strips Adhesive for dental plates Disposable underwear

• Wipes Industrial wipes Surgical wipes

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• Medical Surgical: disposable caps, gowns, masks and shoe covers Drapes, wraps and packs Sponges, dressings and wipes Bed linens Contamination control gowns Examination gowns Transdermal drug delivery Shrouds Underpads Procedure packs Heat packs Ostomy bag liners Fixation tapes Incubator mattresses

Synthetic Fiber Products

Wipes Industrial wipes Surgical wipes

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Cotton Yarn Products• Gauze Swabs• Gaped Gauze Sponge• Fluff Gauze Swab• Vaseline Gauze Swab• Trach Sponge• Gauze Balls• Cotton Swabs• Combine Dressing• Lap Sponge• Eye Pad• Gauze Roll• Gauze Bandage• POP Bandages• First Aid Adhesive Tapes

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Cotton Fiber Products

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Manufacturing Process (Absorbent Bleached Cotton)

Mixing MachineMixing Machine

Opening MachineOpening Machine

Stamping MachineStamping Machine

Hydro ExtractorHydro Extractor

Bleaching MachineBleaching Machine

Cake OpenerCake Opener

Conveyor DryerConveyor Dryer

Cleaning MachinesCleaning Machines

B/R Drop & Card FlatB/R Drop & Card FlatComber Noil Comber Noil Raw CottonRaw Cotton

Cleaning MachinesCleaning Machines

Bale PressBale Press

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Manufacturing Process (Semi finished Products)

Mixing Mixing

Opening Machine with Contamination Clearing MachineOpening Machine with Contamination Clearing Machine

Carding Machines for Production of Web for Cotton Pads (Conventional Carding or Spun Lace)

Carding Machines for Production of Web for Cotton Pads (Conventional Carding or Spun Lace)

Carding Machines for Production of Thick Web for Zig Zag, Cotton Rolls & Dental Rolls

Carding Machines for Production of Thick Web for Zig Zag, Cotton Rolls & Dental Rolls

Carding Machines for Production of Sliver For Cotton Balls & Buds

Carding Machines for Production of Sliver For Cotton Balls & Buds

Embossing of WebEmbossing of Web Out Put can be Sold or Go for Production of Finished Products

Out Put can be Sold or Go for Production of Finished Products

Bleached Cotton After Dryer Bleached Cotton After Dryer

Go to Production of Finished ProductsGo to Production of Finished Products

Out Put can be Sold or Go for Production of Finished Products

Out Put can be Sold or Go for Production of Finished Products

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Manufacturing Process (Finished Products)

Thick Cotton Web Thick Cotton Web SliverSliver Cotton Web (Conventional Non Woven or Spun Lace)

Cotton Web (Conventional Non Woven or Spun Lace)

Cotton Pad by CuttingCotton Pad by Cutting

Cotton Pad By PunchingCotton Pad By Punching

Cotton Balls

Cotton Buds

Zig Zag (10-20 Cm)Zig Zag (10-20 Cm)

Cotton Rolls of 4”.6”,8” Diameter

Cotton Rolls of 4”.6”,8” Diameter

Cotton Rolls of 10” & 14” Diameter

Cotton Rolls of 10” & 14” Diameter

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Bleached Cotton

• Bleached cotton for production of Semi Finished & Finished products

• Hydrogen Peroxide Bleached Cotton

• Meet all international standard like BP, EP and JP

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B.P/E.P Norms for Bleached Cotton

No. Test Parameter StandardAchievable

Results

1.  Physical Appearance

 Bleach white, soft fibrous material free from foreign matters <oil stain, dyes, dust, black specks, metallic particles and cotton particles

 with minimal neps>  Conforms

2.  Color/Whiteness <% PV>  White comparable to standard <NLT 80%>  White

3.  Fiber Composition  100% Cotton  100% Cotton

 Fiber Length/Micronaire  Not more than 27mm  20mm <2.5% Span Length> Low Micronaire Value <3.0 - 3.9 Ug/in> 

4.  Feel/Touch  Scroopy  Scroopy

5. Acidity/Alkalinity <Hot Extraction>  No pink color developed in either solution  No change in color

 developed7.  pH  6.0 - 8.0  7.08

8. Optical Brightening Agent <Flourescence>

 None when examined under ultraviolet light  None

9.  Sinking Time in H2O  10 seconds  3.4 seconds

10.  Absorbent Capacity  Not less than 20 times of its weight in water  33.5

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11.  Ether-Soluble Substances  0.50%  0.28%

12. Water-Soluble Substances <per 5 g. Cotton>

 Not more than 0.60 %  0.35%

13.  Alcohol Extract  Colorless  Conforms

14.  Sulphated Ash  0.40%  0.22%

15.  Microbial Requirements

 Total aerobic microbial count must not be more than 1000 cfu/g. and no

pathogens  2 cfu/ml

16.  Mercury <ppm>  None  None

17.  Odor  Odorless  Conforms

18.  Moisture Content  8%  7.4%

B.P/E.P Norms for Bleached Cotton

No. Test Parameter Standard Achievable

Results

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Products from Web

Cotton Rolls

• Made from International Quality Bleached cotton

• Can be with Interleaved paper

• 50 gms-1000 Gms

Cotton Pleats

• Cotton Pleats folded• With and without Pre Cut• All sizes and different

weight• Convenient is use for

Personal and Medical Use

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Tampons (Famine Hygiene)

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Different Type of Spun Lace Products

Different Structures

• Single layer

• Double Layer

• Triple Layer

Different Usages

• Medical Applications

• Personal Hygiene

• Personal Care

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Single Layer Products

These Products as used mostly for Baby Diapers, Training pants Panty Liners, Sanitary Pads

Layer of this is used on the portion touching Skin

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Cotton pads (Double & Triple Layer Products)

• Manufactured by Conventional or Spunlace Technology

• Made in all shapes like– Round– Rectangular– Oval

• Can be embossed

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Dental UsagesCotton Dental Roll

Used in Dental Surgery

Used where absorbency and Cushioning is required

Cotton Pellets

Used in Dental Surgery

Used where absorbency and Cushioning is required

Different Sizes from 1mm – 8 mm

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Products from Sliver

Cotton Balls Cotton Buds

Can be produced in White or ColoredMade from 100% cotton as per EP, BP and WHO standardUsed for both Medical and Personal care applications

Made from 100% cotton as per EP, BP and WHO standardUsed for both Medical and Personal care applications

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Major Problem faced in conventional products

• While using cotton roll, zig zag, pad or cotton balls in cleaning the wound, cotton sticks to wound.

• Some times it increases the infection.

• This also lead to delay in healing process.

Special ApplicationsWound Care Management

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Solution for the Problem

• Use of special cotton pads which are Non Adherent.

• Cotton from these pads does not stick to wound and absorb blood.

• These are made from special patented technology.

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Cotton Yarn Products

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Gauze Swab

• 100%Cotton• Absorbency ≤ 3s • Whiteness Level≥ 82% A• Soft and Avoids the Secondary Damage to Wound

Tissue • Low lint Levels to Eliminate Lint in the Wound Cavity • Protects the Medical Environment• Renewable and Easy to Recycle• An X-Ray Thread Incorporated into the Sponge

Decreases the Risk During Surgery • Sterile Pack is Safe and Convenient

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Different Type of Gauzes

Gaped Gauze Sponge Fluff Gauze Swab

• 100% Cotton • Absorbency ≤2s• Whiteness ≥ 85%A • Uniform Weight

• Soft and Highly Absorbent • Manufactured of

Prewashed • Fluff Dried Woven Gauze

and Protection for Sensitive Wound Areas

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Vaseline Gauze Swab Eye Pad

• Soft and Fluffy • Soft Cotton Fibres

Decrease Damage to Wound Tissue

Different Type of Gauzes

• Specialized Contoured Design for Eye Care Improves Patient Comfort and Wear Ability

• Effectively Absorbs Exudates from the Eye

• Ready to use, Sterile Pack is Safe and Convenient

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Trach Sponge Cotton Swabs

High Absorbency and Breathability

Soft and Comfortable.

Ease the Pain of Patients

Soft and 100% all Natural

White Fibre

Highly Absorbent

Different Type of Gauzes

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Gauze Roll Gauze Bandage

100% Cotton

Available in a Wide Range of Standard Size and Plies

100% Cotton High Breathability

Applicable to Infirmary and First Aid

Used for the Fixing and Holding of Injured Joint or Fractured Part

Soft and Comfortable

Different Type of Gauzes

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Gauze Balls• 100% Cotton Gauze Yarn• With or Without X-Ray

Detectable Yam• Combines Superior Quality

with Assured Economy

Different Shape of Gauze Balls

Round gauze ball

Oval gauze ball

Flat gauze ball

Strip form Gauze Ball

Hat form Gauze Ball

Preparation Form

Petal Form

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Combine Dressing

• 100% Absorbent Cotton • The Best Design of Increasing

the Liquid Absorption • Keeps the Wound Dry and

Promotes the Wound Healing • High Breathability, Comfortable• Consistent Absorbency

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Plaster Of Paris Bandage (POP)

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First Aid Adhesive Tapes

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Lap Sponge

• 100% Cotton • Made of the Finest All-Cotton Gauze with Long

Staple Cotton• Sponge are Chlorine-Free for Safety • Prewashed to Help Reduce Lint and Loose

Threads • Each Sponge Features a Cotton Loop for Easy

Location and Retrieval During Surgery

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Non Woven Products

Non-Woven Swab Non-Woven Ball

70% Rayon + 30% Polyester

Soft and Highly Absorbent

No Lint

70% Rayon +30% Polyester

Soft, Highly Absorbent

Uniform Weight

No Lint

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Products from Synthetic Materials

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Products Used in Cosmetic & Hygiene Textiles

Personal Wipes are used for wide applications in wet and dry formats.

This can be made as scented, Antibacterial, biodegradable.

These are used from Restaurant tables to service in Airlines

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Production Flow Chart (SMMS)• Non-woven Spunbond Fabric

• The process flow chart for manufacturing non-woven by spun bond technology is shown below.

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SMMS Products

• BVB trilaminate structure

• BVB fabric is a trilaminate polypropylene composite material with breathable monolithic film. It is strong with good softness, high breathability, and provides excellent barrier properties.

• The outer layer provides strength

• The middle layer is a responsive, monolithic membrane that provides an impervious barrier and remains breathable at all times.

• The inner layer provides a soft touch to the wearer’s skin

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• Drape and gown fabrics• The benefits of our drape and gown fabrics

include:• Customized level of barrier protection (viral,

bacterial and fluid)• Compatibility with most sterilization

processes• Single use: no compromise on quality • Excellent drape ability • Comfort• Virtually lint-free• Compliance with global standards

SMMS Products

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• Bed SheetsApplications include:  • beauty salons• hospitals• medical practices• professional

SMMS Products

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• DepilationMany different kinds of depilatory strips

can be made to meet all needs:• Strips available in the standard size

but can be developed in different sizes to meet your needs

• All of our strips are gentle to the skin

• Compatible with all different kind of wax: sugar, oriental, perfumed, hot, cold etc

• No bleed through• No delamination• No wax residues

SMMS Products

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• Facemask coverFacemask inner and outer cover stock is

a lightweight and highly breathable wet laid fabric. It has been designed to be gentle and not to irritate the skin even when worn for long periods of time.

• The benefits of facemask cover stock include Gentle Non-irritant Compatible with printing

processes Easy to process Suitable for thermal bonding /

ultrasonic assembly

SMMS Products

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• Infection Prevention• Viral Barrier (BVB) helps

protect against the following infectious diseases

Avian InfluenzaCreutzfeldt Jakobs DiseaseHealthcare Associated Infections Hepatitis HIV  and AIDS MRSA 

SARS 

SMMS Products

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• Sterile Barrier Systems • Sterile Barrier Systems

(SBS) are at the forefront of patient safety and the upholding of international guidelines and universal precautions. These fabrics are designed to protect a wide variety of medical devices.

SMMS Products

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• Baby Diapers• This is one of the major

application of Non Woven Products.

• India is positioned to be one of the biggest consumer of this product in near future.

SMMS Products

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Forward• In Indian Market SMMS Products are in nascent stage

and Major International has already started production in India to give Indian Medical Professionals a truly world class products.

• For the production of Cotton and Fiber related products there is urgent need to upgrade manufacturing facilities to produce products as per International standards.

• Increasing Medical Tourism and World Class Hospitals will further demand Good Quality products.

• There is gap between present available products and requirements of Medical professionals.

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• There is need to understand the requirements of Medical Professionals and develop products as per their need.

• We are ready to work as a Bridge between Medical Industry and Indian Textile Industry for Filling this gap.

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