Satya Prakash Singh
Sr. Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.

• Introduction

- Hygiene – a necessity
- Non-woven – a wonder material
- Global scenario
- Indian scenario

• Why Non-woven ?

- Advantages
- Applications – existing and potential

• Disposal Techniques
• Value Proposition & Supply Chain
• Summing Up

THE SMALL

HOSPITAL

Need for Hygiene

Countries Promoting Medical Tourism

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use of non-wovens makes visitors feel at home

Protection from diseases

• India – The second largest populated country with increased incidence of diseases (AIDS, TB, etc.)

• Non-woven usage protect the spread of these diseases

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use of non-wovens - a step towards improved protection

Increasing medical attention

• India - Raise in senior citizen population (> 65 years) by ~15 % every 5 years

• Hence need for increased medical attention

Source : Based on P.N. Mari Bhat, "Indian Demographic Scenarion 2025", Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi, Discussion Paper No. 27/2001
(51 to 58 millions by 2010)

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Non-wovens – a wonder material

• Non-woven is a fabric obtained without weaving

• Made from either synthetic or natural fibers

• Polypropylene is the material of choice – which is

  - Chemically inert
  - Light weight
  - Food grade and FDA approved
  - Sterilizeable
  - Microwavable

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versatile fabric engineered for specific needs

 

Designed to meet the specific application requirements soft hand feel Breathability Sterility Fabric lightness Absorbance or liquid repellency Pliability

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Internationally acclaimed

Global scenario

• Non-woven medical disposables account for 80% of the items used in USA

• It varies in Europe between 40-60%

• The penetration in China has crossed 40%

• USA consumes 2.75 billion sq mtr of Non-woven

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What about India?

Who advocates ?

WHO advocates use of

• Single piece personal protective equipments such as Gowns, Masks & Gloves to help prevent spread of infection

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only non-woven can meet the requirements

Indian scenario

• The usage of Non-woven is less than 1% of USA consumption

• Growing consumer awareness and stringent standards shall increase the consumption of Non-wovens

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India getting ready for the non-woven ride

Government of India recommendations

11th Five Year Plan recommends use of Non-woven in Govt. Hospitals considering

• Ease of use and hygiene

• Cost effectiveness by eliminating laundering

• Reduces the incidence of infection at post operative stage

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wide spread usage envisaged including at Govt. Hospitals

Why Non-wovens ? Advantages of Non-wovens Hygiene – Bacteria, Fungus, Virus resistant Protection – Can be made blood repellent / stain repellent, various coatings can be given to make it bacterial resistant Light weight – less than half the weight of cotton Comfort – soft feel Convenience – easy to wear Can be sterilized with Steam, Ethylene Oxide, Plasma etc.

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comfort, convenience, cost & hygiene are blended perfectly

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considerable man power, water and other resources savings

China – SARS syndrome SARS faced by China in 2003 5327 people affected and 349 death notified Non-woven masks helped to contain the spread

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30 billion non-woven masks used in just 9 months by the Chinese

Applications of Non-wovens

• Patient Preoperative measures - Ward

• During operation - Theatre

• Post operative measures - Ward

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broad usage of non-wovens in hospitals