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Feel free to take a deep dive into the science behind reusable surgical textiles, their properties, LCA's and LCC's, comparisons to single-use textiles, in the downloads section below

Does the type of surgical drape affect SSI’s – comparative study (J. Orthop.)

WHO guidelines on preventing SSI’s

Project DRAGON

TTR vs TNT in the operating room (presentation)

LCA and LCC analysis – Surgical drapes and gowns

LCA OP-Textilien / LCA OR textiles (German)

An Environmental Analysis of Reusable and Disposable Surgical Gowns

The carbon footprint of products used in five common surgical operations

The Green OR / De Groene OK Barometer (Dutch)

Single use or reusable OR-drapes – Sana Group (German)

ENVIRONMENTAL / REUSABLE ARTICLES STUDIES

Klinische Textilien im OP der Zukunft: Wirtschaftlichkeit und Qualität von Mehrweg-Produkten

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF SURGICAL DRAPES AND TAPES

Reducing Medical Waste

Surgical Drape LCA Revision

Why Choose Reusable Isolation Gowns?

Prof. Wilfried von Eiff – Studie OP textilien

User experience of wearing comfort of reusable versus disposable surgical gowns and environmental perspectives: A cross-sectional survey

The Carbon Footprint of Surgical Operations

Surgical Drapes Life Cycle Infographics

Published by ARTA; October 2018

LCA of surgical drapes and tapes