Healthcare Hygiene Wipes & Nonwoven Cleaning Wipes

Challenges in Maintaining Healthcare Hygiene

Healthcare environments demand strict hygiene standards to prevent contamination and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Maintaining consistent cleaning practices across busy medical settings can be challenging, particularly when surfaces, equipment and patient areas require frequent sanitisation.

Healthcare professionals require cleaning solutions that are effective, easy to use and suitable for a wide range of applications, from patient hygiene to surface cleaning and equipment maintenance.

Engineering Wipe Materials for Healthcare Hygiene

Healthcare hygiene wipes are engineered to deliver reliable cleaning performance while supporting infection prevention protocols in medical environments.

Nonwoven wipe materials must offer high absorbency, durability and low linting to ensure efficient cleaning without leaving residues or fibres behind. At the same time, they must remain soft enough for applications involving skin contact or sensitive surfaces.

By combining advanced nonwoven materials with specialist converting capabilities, we help supply healthcare facilities with wipes designed for demanding hygiene applications.

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Poor wipe performance can result in:

Ineffective surface cleaning
Cross-contamination risks
Residual lint or fibres on surfaces
Reduced infection control effectiveness

Our Hygiene Wipes Range

Skin contact wipes / BioTex

Skin contact wipes / BioTex
Food Contact Clearance lavettes / Lavetiss

Food Contact Clearance lavettes / Lavetiss
General multi-use cleaning wipes / SorbAll

General multi-use cleaning wipes / SorbAll
Multi-use cleaning wipes, solvent resistant/ MultiClean

Multi-use cleaning wipes, solvent resistant/ MultiClean
Soft cleaning wipes, low particles, high absorption / Softcell

Soft cleaning wipes, low particles, high absorption / Softcell
HeavyDuty cleaning wipes, good resistance / HeavyDuty products

HeavyDuty cleaning wipes, good resistance / HeavyDuty products

Skin contact wipes / BioTex range gathers all the wipes dedicated to skin contact. They are used in hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices for patients or practitioners’ hygiene, in the asbestos removal and nuclear (as shower towels), in spa and beauty salons (as hair towels, shower towels or make-up remover wipe). They are very soft on contact dry or wet and they have a high absorption capacity for efficient drying.
Food Contact Clearance lavettes / Lavetiss lavettes are widely used in the food industry, catering, kitchens, and general cleaning. The range is built around a variety of nonwoven lavettes to address all uses with various grammages and textures for a quick and efficient cleaning.

The nonwoven microfiber Lavette replaces ideally knitted Microfiber with a better washing resistance and less lint.

A variety of colors allows their use in HACCP (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points Principles) protocols.
General multi-use cleaning wipes / SorbAll are high loft nonwovens, very soft, mainly composed of cellulose fibers which gives them very high speed and absorption capacity. They are widely used as multiuse wipes in the food industry, collectivities, general industry but also for more specific applications like patient toilet, or single use bath towels.
Multi–use cleaning wipes, solvent resistant/ MultiClean products are multiuse cloth which are used both for dry and wet cleanings. Their high ratio of cellulose ensures a fast and high absorption. They are reinforced with a popylpropyene armature to guarantee a good resistance to heat and a very good mechanical and abrasion resistance. They are low lint and resistant to solvents.
Soft cleaning wipes, low particles, high absorption / Softcell products are dedicated to delicate applications which require flexibility, very low lint, and quick absorption. Its good flexibility in hand provides a good agility to get into corners allowing a precise cleaning.

They resist major solvents, do not contain bonding agents nor chemicals, and are used in a wide range of professional applications. They absorb on average 5 to 6 times their weight in oil, solvent, or water.
HeavyDuty cleaning wipes, good resistance / HeavyDuty products are top of the line multiuse cloth, low lint, efficient both wet and dry for demanding wiping and cleaning. Their composition based on cellulose and polymer fibers confers a high absorption, good resistance, and good stretchability. They have great resistance to solvents.

Key Requirements for Healthcare Hygiene Wipes

Wipes used in healthcare environments must provide reliable performance across a wide range of cleaning and hygiene applications.

High absorbency

Materials designed to quickly absorb liquids, disinfectants and cleaning solutions.
Low lint performance

Nonwoven constructions that minimise fibre shedding during cleaning.
Durability

Wipes that maintain strength when used wet or with cleaning chemicals.
Surface compatibility

Materials suitable for cleaning medical equipment, furniture and delicate surfaces.
Skin comfort

Soft materials designed for applications involving patient or practitioner hygiene.
Versatile cleaning performance

Wipes suitable for multiple healthcare cleaning tasks across different environments.

Nonwoven Materials for Healthcare Hygiene Wipes

Material selection is critical to ensuring effective cleaning performance in healthcare hygiene wipes.

We work with a wide range of advanced nonwoven materials designed for professional cleaning and hygiene applications. These materials provide the absorbency, strength and softness required across healthcare environments.

Common materials include:

Cellulose-based nonwovens
Polypropylene reinforced wipes
Microfiber-style nonwoven wipes
High-loft absorbent materials
Low-lint cleaning wipes
Solvent-resistant wipe materials

These materials can be engineered into different wipe constructions designed for specific healthcare cleaning requirements, from delicate surface cleaning to heavy-duty hygiene tasks.

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Nonwoven Materials for Healthcare Hygiene Wipes

Common Applications

Healthcare hygiene wipes are used across a wide range of medical and care environments to support cleaning, sanitation and patient hygiene.

Hospital and clinical environments

Cleaning surfaces, medical equipment and patient areas in hospitals, clinics and medical centres.
Patient hygiene applications

Soft wipes used for patient care, washing and personal hygiene.
Veterinary clinics and practices

Cleaning examination tables, cages, grooming tools and veterinary equipment.
Care homes and rehabilitation centres

Supporting hygiene practices in nursing homes, retirement facilities and rehabilitation centres.
Operating theatres and treatment rooms

Cleaning and wiping surfaces in controlled medical environments.
Ambulance and emergency services

Maintaining hygiene in mobile medical environments and emergency transport vehicles.
Medical practices and paramedical facilities

Everyday cleaning of surfaces, furniture and equipment in healthcare settings.
Nursery and maternity environments

Hygiene support in maternity wards, nurseries and childcare healthcare facilities.

Supporting Infection Prevention in Healthcare

Effective hygiene practices are essential for maintaining safe healthcare environments and protecting both patients and medical staff.

Healthcare hygiene wipes help support infection prevention strategies by enabling fast, convenient cleaning of surfaces, equipment and patient areas throughout the day.

By combining advanced nonwoven materials with reliable manufacturing and supply capabilities, we support healthcare providers with hygiene solutions designed for demanding medical environments.

Converting Expertise for Hygiene Wipe Materials

Producing high-performance healthcare wipes requires specialist material expertise and precise converting capabilities.

Our manufacturing processes enable the supply of nonwoven wipe materials in formats suitable for healthcare applications, supporting consistent quality and performance across demanding hygiene environments.

Clean Room Manufacturing

For a controlled manufacturing environment...

Clean Room Manufacturing
Slitting

The cutting of large rolls of material to non-standard widths and lengths...

Slitting
Guillotining

For laminating and sheeting to custom sizes...

Guillotining
Contract converting

We can customise your material into bespoke shapes and combine it with complimentary products...

Contract converting
Automation solutions

Reduce costs and enhance quality with automated pick and place equipment...

Automation solutions
Laminating

Laminate materials fully or in selective areas, for a bespoke material construction...

Laminating
Rapid prototyping

To test and demonstrate products in the early stages of design...

Rapid prototyping

Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Hygiene Wipes

Healthcare hygiene wipes are widely used across medical facilities to support cleaning, infection control and patient care. Here are answers to common questions about wipe materials and applications.

What are healthcare hygiene wipes used for?

Healthcare hygiene wipes are used to clean and disinfect surfaces, equipment and patient areas in hospitals, clinics and medical facilities. They are also used for patient hygiene and general cleaning tasks.

What materials are commonly used in healthcare wipes?

Healthcare wipes are often made from nonwoven materials such as cellulose fibres, polypropylene blends and microfiber-style fabrics that offer high absorbency, strength and low linting.

Why are nonwoven wipes commonly used in healthcare?

Nonwoven wipes provide excellent absorption, consistent performance and reduced linting, making them ideal for controlled environments where cleanliness and reliability are essential.

Are healthcare wipes suitable for both wet and dry cleaning?

Yes. Many healthcare wipes are designed to be used dry or with disinfectants, cleaning solutions or solvents depending on the application.

Can wipes be designed for specific healthcare applications?

Yes. Different wipe constructions can be developed for specialised uses such as delicate surface cleaning, patient hygiene, solvent resistance or high-absorption cleaning tasks.