1. Common fabric types and characteristics for patient gowns The choice of fabric for hospital gowns directly affects patients' comfort and recovery experience. Here are several mainstream fabrics:

1. Pure cotton fabric

- Features: Natural fiber, breathable and moisture-absorbent (with a moisture absorption rate of about 8%-10%), soft and skin-friendly, suitable for sensitive skin. - Disadvantages: prone to wrinkling, shrinkage (shrinkage rate after washing is about 3%-5%), poor durability. - Applicable scenarios: General wards, short-term hospitalized patients.

2. Polyester-cotton blend (65% polyester + 35% cotton) - Features: Combining the wear resistance of polyester with the comfort of cotton, it has good wrinkle resistance and a low shrinkage rate (about 1%-2%). - Disadvantages: The breathability is slightly worse than that of pure cotton. - Applicable scenarios: Situations involving long-term hospitalization or frequent washing.

3. Antimicrobial fabric (such as silver ion fiber) - Features: Antimicrobial agents (such as silver ion content ≥0.5%) are added to inhibit bacterial growth, making it suitable for patients who have undergone surgery or have low immunity. - Disadvantages: higher cost (20%-30% higher than ordinary fabrics). - Applicable scenarios: high-risk infection areas such as ICU and burn unit.