In the medical and health field, the choice of materials is directly related to the treatment effect of patients and the convenience of operation of medical staff, and it is also related to the health and safety of every user. Among many high-performance materials, viscose staple fiber has become an indispensable key raw material for the production of disposable sanitary products due to its unique physical and chemical properties. Especially in the manufacture of key medical supplies such as masks, surgical gowns, and bandages, viscose staple fiber has demonstrated its irreplaceable value, which not only ensures the hygroscopicity and breathability of the product, but also greatly improves the comfort and overall safety of users.
Characteristics and advantages of viscose staple fiber
Viscose staple fiber, as a regenerated cellulose fiber, is made by converting natural cellulose (such as wood) into soluble derivatives through chemical processing and then spinning. This process gives viscose staple fibers many excellent properties: first, it has extremely high hygroscopicity, can effectively absorb and quickly diffuse sweat, and keep the skin dry, which is very important for patients and medical staff who wear medical supplies for a long time, and can effectively prevent skin eczema and infection; second, viscose staple fibers have good breathability, allowing air to circulate freely, reducing the feeling of stuffiness and improving wearing comfort; third, its fiber structure is delicate and soft, and will not cause friction damage to the skin, which is especially suitable for people with sensitive skin or special requirements for materials; finally, viscose staple fibers also have good biocompatibility and degradability, meet environmental protection requirements, and reduce the impact of medical waste on the environment.
Application in masks
During the epidemic, masks have become a necessity in people's daily life. Viscose staple fibers are widely used in the production of the inner layer of masks due to their excellent hygroscopicity and breathability. It can not only effectively absorb the moisture exhaled by the wearer and keep the inside of the mask dry, but also improve the air circulation efficiency during breathing, reduce the feeling of stuffiness, and make wearing masks for a long time more comfortable. At the same time, the soft texture of viscose staple fiber reduces the pressure of the edge of the mask on the skin, reducing the redness and discomfort of the skin caused by long-term wearing.
Application in surgical gowns and bandages
In the operating room, the sterile environment and the protective performance of surgical gowns are equally important. Surgical gowns made of viscose staple fibers, with their good moisture absorption and perspiration wicking ability, ensure that medical staff keep their bodies dry during high-intensity operations and avoid bacterial growth caused by sweat accumulation, thereby maintaining the cleanliness of the operating room. In addition, the breathability of viscose staple fibers also helps to regulate body temperature and reduce fatigue caused by long-term wearing. In the field of bandages, the softness and moisture absorption of viscose staple fibers help the wound heal quickly, reduce secondary damage caused by friction between the bandage and the skin, and maintain a dry environment around the wound, inhibit bacterial growth, and accelerate the recovery process.
Considerations of environmental protection and sustainable development
With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, the treatment of medical waste has received increasing attention. As a degradable material, the application of viscose staple fibers in the medical and health field helps to reduce the pressure of medical waste on the environment. In the future, with the continuous breakthroughs in bio-based viscose staple fiber technology, it will become a trend to produce viscose fibers using renewable resources such as agricultural waste, further promoting the green development of the medical and health industry.
Application example: Wide penetration from sports equipment to outdoor clothing
The lightness and breathability of nylon industrial yarn have been widely used in various sports equipment and outdoor clothing. In sports such as running, basketball, and football, sportswear made of nylon can reduce the physical burden of athletes and improve exercise efficiency. At the same time, good breathability ensures that they can stay fresh even in high temperature environments and avoid performance affected by sweat accumulation. In outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and skiing, the waterproof and breathable function of nylon fabrics has become an indispensable feature. It can effectively block the invasion of external wind and rain, and ensure that the internal moisture is discharged smoothly, providing explorers with all-round comfort protection.
Technological innovation continues to promote material upgrades
With the advancement of science and technology, the production technology of nylon industrial yarn is also constantly innovating, such as further improving its lightness, breathability and durability through nanotechnology and microfiber technology, while reducing the impact on the environment and achieving sustainable development. The development of environmentally friendly nylon, such as recycled nylon and bio-based nylon, has actively responded to the global call for environmental protection while meeting high-performance requirements.
