Introducing SELEFA® Essentia OP Gown: Reliable protection, comfort, and efficiency in the operating room

Two surgical professionals wearing blue SELEFA Essentia OP gowns raise their arms in a celebratory gesture, demonstrating the comfort and protective benefits of the surgical operating room apparel.

SELEFA® Essentia OP Gown combines advanced safety and comfort in one innovative solution for the operating room. This cost‑effective surgical apparel meets EN 13795‑1 standards and is made from high‑quality, low‑linting materials with a breathable design. Available in multiple sizes and three configurations, it is engineered for healthcare professionals who require dependable protection without compromising comfort. The gowns are PFAS‑free and verified through third‑party testing for quality assurance.

We are proud to introduce the SELEFA® Essentia OP Gown a kind of unique solution of surgical apparel for healthcare professionals. Designed with both safety and comfort in mind, Essentia OP Gown uses advanced materials and thoughtful features to support the demanding needs of the operating room, including ultrasonic‑sealed sleeves and shoulders and a gown with a wider fit at the chest.

With a strong focus on cost‑efficiency, reliable barrier protection, and user comfort, Essentia OP Gowns are available in a limited range of sizes but in three clear configurations: Standard Performance, High Performance, and Standard Performance Open‑back variant, to support optimal fit and performance for various needs in the surgical team.

Why choose SELEFA® Essentia OP Gown?

Reliable barrier protection

Essentia OP Gown is made from high‑quality, low‑linting material that minimizes particle release and provides an effective barrier against fluids and pathogens. The Reinforced OP Gown meets EN 13795‑1 requirements for high performance in critical product areas, helping to protect both patient and staff safety, while the Standard OP Gown meets the standard requirements for surgical gown performance.

Comfort and ease of use

Soft and breathable material ensures comfort during longer surgical procedures. All Essentia OP Gown design provides good breathability, while reinforced options offer extra protection where needed. The comfort is also featured by smooth stretchable cuffs, Velcro closure round the neck or tie-bands at open-back gown, thinner plastic film on the reinforcement, wider design in shoulders. The gowns are available in multiple sizes (M, L, XL, XXL) to ensure a comfortable fit for various user physics.

Cost‑efficient and practical

Essentia OP Gowns have been designed as a cost-effective solution without compromising safety. The gowns are provided sterile for immediate use. The design changes streamline the gown, focusing on what matters most in the OP theatre, keeping the high standard requested for surgical gowns.
The design changes such as:

change of inner wrapping material from crepe paper to SPP nonwoven material,
excluded towels at open back OP Gowns
slight reduced overall length of the gown
change of Velcro tape sewing points
reduced plastic film thickness in reinforcement
excluded alcohol-repellency treatment of nonwoven

Unique features

The material for SELEFA® Essentia OP Gown is antistatic but not treated with additional chemical substances for alcohol repellency. Yet, it exceeds EN 13795-1 requirement for liquid penetration resistance with a wide margin.

The absence of intentionally added PFAS chemicals in SELEFA® Essentia OP Gowns has been confirmed by testing at the third-party laboratory RISE.