Ahlstrom’s new Breathable Viral Barrier (BVB™) fabric is a tri-laminate polypropylene based composite material with a breathable monolithic film. It is strong with good softness, high breathability, and provides excellent barrier properties against real world viruses causing infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, SARS and Avian Influenza. The fabrics can be used in applications such as surgical gowns (for operating rooms/theatres) and protective apparel (hospital and external environment).

Outer layer provides strength.
Middle layer is a responsive, monolithic membrane that provides an impervious barrier and remains breathable at all times.
Inner layer provides a soft touch to the wearer’s skin

Benefits of Ahlstrom BVB include:
Abrasion and puncture resistant
Barrier to liquid and viruses
Cool and comfortable
Lightweight
No noise
Soft and strong
Suitable for EtO sterilization
Virtually lint free

Ahlstrom BVB is not recommended to be used as a facemask material. Ahlstrom does not manufacture inner and outer facemask coverstock for use in facemask production.

Ahlstrom's 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.

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