Operating clothes are personal protective equipment used in medical care environment. If the wearer comes into contact with potentially infectious liquid and solid materials, they can be used to protect the wearer from infection or the spread of disease. They can also be used to prevent the wearer of the surgical gown from spreading microorganisms that may harm vulnerable patients, such as those with weak immune systems.
Operating clothes belong to Class II medical instruments. Due to the controlled nature of surgery, national standards have described key protected areas. Key areas include the front of the body from the top of the shoulders to the knees, and the arms from the wrist cuffs to the upper elbows.
The surgical clothes include non reinforced surgical clothes and reinforced surgical clothes. The non reinforced surgical gown has low durability and is designed for surgery with low to moderate liquid contact. Strengthened surgical clothes strengthen the protection of specific key areas, which can be used for more invasive and intensive surgery.