Towels are an important part
of the pharmaceutical industry. They are necessary to maintain proper
health care and hygiene.
TYPE
There are different types of towels used for health-care industry. Some
of the most important ones are:
- Surgical towel
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
- Wash cloth
- Finger tip towels
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MATERIALS USED
Towel used for health-care purpose either in a hospital or nursery, the
main criteria is that it should be very absorbent and lint-free. The
most common type of materials used are:
- Paper
- Cotton
- Linen
- Microfiber
USES
- Disposable towels have a major role in improving hygiene and
reducing risk of infection. They play an important role in cleaning,
wiping and drying.
- Towels are also used for cleaning and disinfecting medical
surfaces quickly.
- They are also used to clean equipment like V poles, blood glucose
monitors, stethoscopes, exam tables and carts, etc.
- Surgical towels are used to cover the surgical instruments and to
place them also.
VARIETY
Besides the normal cloth and paper towels, disposable paper/tissue
towels premoistened with cleaner/disinfectant are available. Then there
are towels with poly back to prevent leaking.
