Ahlstrom Medical Business
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High performance medical fabrics
As experts in barrier protection our nonwoven medical fabrics are used around the world to make surgical gowns and drapes, face masks and protective apparel.
The main differentiator in our products is that we do not compromise protection for comfort, we deliver both.
- Breathable Viral Barrier (BVB) fabric is constructed to be impervious, breathable and comfortable with a specially formulated design to create robust seam seals for the highly critical areas of a surgical gown.
- PureArmor® BVB personal protective apparel is developed for sensitive environments with technology that achieves extremely low levels of lint.
- TrustShield™ single-use medical fabrics are laser resistant, protect against chemical permeation, biological hazards and are highly absorbent.
- TenderGuard™ medical and civil face mask fabrics are sustainable, renewable, and biocompatible, providing environmentally friendly options.
- VaporCool™ single-use scrub suit fabric with moisture management to keep the wearer comfortable during surgical procedures.
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Sterilization wraps
Our range of sterilization wraps is developed to maintain sterility of surgical instruments until the point-of-use, protecting patients' safety.
Our Reliance® range of rolled and sheeted fabrics can be used for sterilization wraps, packaging systems and absorbent tray liners.
- Crepe, wetlaid and SMS fabrics in a variety of colors and basis weights
- Reliance® Tandem interleaved solutions combine different technologies, each offering specialized performance properties for wrapping. The use of two colors clearly differentiates between the two layers during transport, storage and in the operating room allowing damage to be easily seen
- Reliance® Solo single-step wrapping solutions offer two bonded sheets of SMS for faster wrapping and unwrapping without compromising sterility and aseptic opening
- Reliance® Fusion is Ahlstrom's next-generation sterilization wrap. It incorporates the best properties of cellulose-based and polypropylene-based materials.
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Ahlstrom launches Reliance® Fusion next-generation sterilization wrap
Ahlstrom expands its offering for the medical industry by introducing Reliance® Fusion, a next-generation sterilization wrap that helps increase efficiency in the sterilization of surgical equipment trays at hospitals.
Read MoreSupporting global healthcare with our innovative and sustainable solutions
We are committed to protecting patients and healthcare workers and helping to provide easy access to healthcare with our innovative and sustainable fiber-based solutions.
Read MoreProtecting patients globally thanks to our Reliance® sterilization wraps
Our global capabilities allow us to provide best-in-class solutions and service to customers worldwide. Our Reliance® sterilization wraps play a key role in safeguarding patients’ health. They are one of the first lines of defense against hospital acquired infections as they allow sterilization of surgical instruments, provide physical protection, maintain their sterility up to the point of use and allow aseptic presentation.
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Reliance® Fusion, our next-generation sterilization wrap
The Reliance® Fusion portfolio consists of a simpler two-model sterilization wrap system (Light and Heavy), available for two widely used wrapping techniques (simultaneous and sequential). The two basis weight options are capable of replacing all six traditional Reliance® Solo and Reliance® Tandem type models while offering superior pre-vacuum steam drying time performance under high tray weight conditions.
Watch now!Reliance®: from our global sites to your local hospital
We are able to reach and support our customers and end-users worldwide thanks to our global presence in manufacturing, converting and servicing. Each of our production sites specializes in the manufacturing of a specific technology to provide the best-in-class solutions and accommodate different sterilization needs.
Watch now!High performance medical fabrics
Our historic plant in Windsor Locks, CT fulfills medical fabrics used around the world in surgical and clinical environments. Take a behind-the-scenes look at where it all begins.
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Reliance® high performance sterilization wraps
Our Reliance® single-use sterilization wraps play a key role in safeguarding patients’ health. They are one of the first lines of defense against hospital acquired infections as they allow sterilization of surgical instruments, provide physical protection, maintain their sterility up to the point of use and allow aseptic presentation.
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Microbial Barrier Tests for Sterile Barrier System
In this webinar, we will explore the combination of methods used for microbial barrier testing, discuss compliance with international standards, and highlight recommendations from the World Federation for Hospital Sterilisation Sciences (WFHSS) to ensure the reliable and consistent sterility of surgical instruments in healthcare settings.
Listen nowSustainability in Medical Textiles
During this webinar, we will discuss the main areas of improvement to support sustainability in the medical industry and provide examples of sustainable product design.
Listen nowReliance® High Performace Sterilization Wraps - Discover our portfolio
Learn more about our Reliance® portfolio, including the new Reliance® Fusion. Our wide range combination of sterilization wraps enables our customers to select the most appropriate SBS to meet their requirements and wrap and sterilize their medical devices with confidence.
Listen nowOverview on Sterile Barrier Systems
A Sterile Barrier System (SBS) is of primary importance in the medical industry. It is identified as the components of a medical devices’ packaging that minimizes the risk of access of microorganisms to the surgical trays and allows for aseptic presentation of the sterile contents.
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