Convertors® Infection Control
Industry standards and tests
You can focus on patient care, we'll focus on delivering the products and services that perform.
When you choose a supplier of surgical drapes and gowns, we know you expect the highest quality products, which is why we perform these rigorous tests to make sure all Convertors® products will meet or exceed your expectations. Just take a look at the many industry tests performed on our fabrics…
| > Barrier | > Comfort |
| > Strength | > Linting |
| > Weight | > Absorbency |
Barrier |
Hydrostatic pressure [AATCC 127-89]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water under constantly increasing hydrostatic pressure. Indicates how the material will perform under external pressure fluids accumulating on fabric.
A high rating is superior.
Water impact [AATCC 42-89]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water by spray impact. Indicates how the material will perform when fluids fall or splash onto the fabric.
A low rating is superior.
Mason jar test [IST 80.5-95]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to the penetration of water under constant pressure. Indicates how the material will perform when fluids remain standing on one area of the fabric.
A high rating is superior.
Alcohol repellency [IST 80.6-95]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to penetration by aqueous isopropyl alcohol solutions. Indicates how the material will perform when alcohol, blood or body fluids come in contact with the fabric.
A high rating is superior.
Strength |
Mullen burst [ASTM D3786-87]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to puncture under increasing pressure. Indicates the material's resistance to blunt puncture.
A high rating is superior.
Elmendorf tear [IST 100.1-95]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to tear under a controlled force. Indicates the material's resistance to tearing when there is an initial tear in the material.
A high rating is superior.
Grab tensile [ASTMD 5034-90]
Measures the resistance of fabrics to break under an increased pulling stress. Indicates the material's resistance to breaking when there is no initial tear in the material.
A high rating is superior.
Weight |
Basis weight [ASTM D3776-90]
Determines the weight of the fabric structure. A number rating is appropriate.
Comfort |
Air permeability [IST 70.1-95]
Measures the flow of air through a nonimpervious material at a specific pressure differential. Indicates the material's breathability and coolness during use.
A high rating is superior.
W.V.T.R. (water vapor transfer rate) [ASTME96D-80]
Measures the rate of water vapor transmission through an impervious material. Indicates the material's comfort level.
A high rating is superior.
Listing |
Gelbo flex [IST 160.1-95]
Measures the number of lint particles removed from a fabric during repeated flexing. Indicates the material's airborne lint level.
A low rating is superior.
Absorbency |
Absorptive capacity [IST 10.1-95]
Determines the volume of fluid absorbed by a fabric. Indicates how much fluid a fabric can hold.
A high rating is superior.
Wicking rate [IST 10.1-95]
Measures the rate at which water is absorbed into a fabric. Indicates how fast a fabric will absorb fluid.
A high rating is superior.
