Non-woven fabric is a core material widely used in medical disposable products, including surgical gowns, drapes, bed sheets, masks, and protective apparel. It is produced by bonding fibers without weaving, making it lightweight, hygienic, and ideal for single-use healthcare applications.

Common advantages of non-woven fabric include:

Lightweight and breathable
Cost-effective for mass production
Hygienic and suitable for medical environments
Customizable in GSM, strength, softness, and filtration performance

However, one important production factor is often overlooked by buyers and sourcing teams:
mother roll width of non-woven fabric, which has a direct impact on manufacturing efficiency and unit price.

Why Mother Roll Width Matters in Medical Non-Woven Production
Non-woven fabric is first produced in large mother rolls on non-woven machines. These rolls are then slit into specific widths for cutting and converting into finished medical products.

Typical mother roll widths available in the market include:
1.6 meters and 3.2 meters (most common)
Other options: 1.8 m, 2.0 m, 2.4 m, 3.6 m
Availability depends on factory equipment and production location
If the product size does not fit efficiently with the available roll width, it leads to higher fabric waste during cutting, also known as material loss, which must be included in cost calculation.

This issue is especially significant for:
Small order quantities
Customized GSM non-woven fabric
Non-standard product dimensions
OEM and private label medical disposable orders


Example: Medical Bed Sheet Cost vs. Fabric Utilization

Product specification example:
Disposable SMS Bed Sheet, 58 GSM, Size: 260 × 130 cm

With this size, whether using 1.6 m or 3.2 m mother roll width, the cutting layout still results in high fabric loss.
That unused material becomes part of production cost and directly increases the final unit price.

If this factor is not evaluated during quotation, suppliers may later face cost pressure, delivery delays, or price adjustment requests, affecting both production stability and customer experience.


Professional Medical Disposable Supplier Means Responsible Cost Planning
Accurate pricing for medical disposable products is not only about material GSM or labor cost. It also requires:

Understanding of non-woven fabric manufacturing processes
Matching product size with optimal roll width
Efficient cutting and production layout planning
Clear and transparent communication with customers

This professional evaluation helps customers avoid hidden costs, unexpected price increases, and production risks.

At SHEASYCARE, we analyze fabric width, GSM, order quantity, and production efficiency before confirming quotations, ensuring stable supply and reliable cost control for our global healthcare partners.


Related Medical Disposable Products Using Non-Woven Fabric
Non-woven materials are widely applied in:
Disposable surgical gowns
Medical bed sheets and pillowcases
Surgical drapes and packs
Face masks and protective apparel
Hospital isolation products

Choosing the right material structure (Spunbond, Meltblown, SMS) and matching it with suitable roll width is essential for both product performance and cost efficiency.