Sterile Non woven gown Non sterile medical gowns Surgical gowns Patient gowns. Surgical gowns are composed of nonwoven fabrics and polyethylene films in weight range of 30–45 g/m².

After donning the surgical gown, the only parts of the gown that are considered sterile are the sleeves (except for the axillary area) and the front from waist level to a few inches below the neck opening.

The hospital gown is made of fabric that can withstand repeated laundering in hot water, usually cotton, and is fastened at the back with twill tape ties. Disposable hospital gowns may be made of paper or thin plastic, with paper or plastic ties.