Bouffant Cap Raw Material — PP Spunbond Supplier India 2026
Bouffant caps (also called surgical caps, hair nets, doctor caps, or food-service caps) are disposable head coverings used in hospitals, food processing, pharma cleanrooms, and beauty salons. The market in India scaled rapidly during 2020–2022 and has remained strong as institutional hygiene standards have tightened. For manufacturers, the only meaningful raw material is PP (polypropylene) spunbond nonwoven fabric in jumbo rolls — plus elastic for the gathered band.
This guide covers PP spunbond specifications, GSM selection, colour options, elastic types, pricing, and supply from Favourite Fab in Agra, India.
Bouffant Cap Construction
A standard bouffant cap has only two raw material components:
- PP spunbond nonwoven (the cap body) — typically a 21″ or 24″ circular pattern
- Elastic band at the perimeter (1.5–3 mm round elastic, casing-stitched)
Stitch type: ultrasonic seal at the elastic casing OR sewn with cotton thread. Production is fast — automated bouffant cap machines produce 80–120 caps per minute.
Spunbond Specifications by Application
| Application | GSM | Width Range | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food-service / catering | 14–17 GSM | 1.6m | White, blue |
| Hospital / surgical | 17–22 GSM | 1.6m–2.4m | Blue, green |
| Cleanroom (pharma / electronics) | 20–25 GSM | 1.6m–2.4m | White (low-lint variant) |
| Salon / beauty / dermatology | 14–17 GSM | 1.6m | White, pink, peach, black |
| Painter / industrial | 17–22 GSM | 1.6m | White, yellow |
Standard cap dimensions:
- 21″ cap (53 cm): Adult standard, fits most head sizes 54–62 cm
- 24″ cap (61 cm): Loose-fit / hair-volume cap
- 18″ cap (46 cm): Paediatric / petite
How to Choose GSM
Lower GSM = lower cost but more visible scalp + lower hair containment. Higher GSM = better opacity and barrier but higher cost.
- 14–15 GSM: Lowest cost. Suitable for short-wear food service. Light-coloured spunbond can show hair through. Cost: ~₹0.55–0.75 per cap raw material
- 17–18 GSM: Mainstream commercial. Good opacity. Most hospital and salon caps. Cost: ~₹0.75–1.10 per cap
- 20–22 GSM: Premium / surgical-grade. Full opacity, robust feel. Cost: ~₹1.10–1.45 per cap
- 25 GSM: Cleanroom grade with low-lint additive. ~₹1.50–1.90 per cap
Use the GSM calculator to convert GSM to fabric weight per cap given your pattern size.
Spunbond Colour Options
Favourite Fab stocks 25+ colours of PP spunbond suitable for bouffant cap production:
- Medical: Surgical blue, mint green, white
- Food service: White, royal blue, hi-vis yellow
- Salon / beauty: White, pink, peach, black, lavender
- Industrial: White, yellow, orange (hi-vis)
- Custom Pantone: Available for orders ≥2,000 kg, lead time 21 days
For specifications and colour swatches, see PP spunbond price list.
Elastic Band Specifications
The elastic gathers the perimeter of the cap — must hold under wear without cutting into the head.
- Round elastic (most common): 1.5–3 mm diameter, polyester-rubber blend
- Flat elastic: 5–8 mm width, used in higher-end surgical caps
- Stretch ratio: 1:2 to 1:3 (relaxed: stretched)
- Casing: Hemmed and ultrasonically sealed in fabric channel
Cost: ₹220–340/kg. Elastic per cap: ~0.5–0.8 g, equating to ₹0.15–0.25 per cap.
Total Raw Material Cost Per Cap
| Spec | Spunbond Cost | Elastic Cost | Total (₹/cap) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 GSM, 21″, white | ₹0.65 | ₹0.20 | ₹0.85 |
| 17 GSM, 21″, blue | ₹0.95 | ₹0.20 | ₹1.15 |
| 22 GSM, 21″, surgical | ₹1.30 | ₹0.20 | ₹1.50 |
| 25 GSM, 24″, cleanroom | ₹1.85 | ₹0.25 | ₹2.10 |
Add stitching, packing, and margin. Finished retail/B2B price: ₹2.50–6 per cap depending on grade.
Why Source PP Spunbond from Favourite Fab
- Spunbond capacity: 500+ MT/month — supports very large bouffant cap production lines
- ±2% GSM tolerance: Critical for consistent cap weight at high cap-per-minute speeds
- Custom slitting: Roll widths 1.0–3.2 m to match your cap-machine infeed
- Stock and custom colour: 25+ colours immediately available, custom Pantone on indent
- ISO 9001:2015 + OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for medical-grade variants
- Pan-India dispatch: 3–7 days from Agra, UP
- Export experience: 30+ countries shipped — Middle East, Africa, SE Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
What GSM is best for surgical bouffant caps?
17–22 GSM is the standard for hospital and surgical caps. It provides full opacity, good barrier against hair shedding, and balances cost with comfort. 14–15 GSM is too thin for surgical settings.
Are bouffant caps biodegradable?
PP spunbond is not biodegradable but is fully recyclable (recycling code 5). For biodegradable caps, options include corn PLA spunbond — significantly more expensive (₹220–290/kg vs ₹95–140/kg for PP).
What is the HSN code for bouffant caps?
Finished bouffant caps fall under HSN 6505 (headgear) or HSN 9619 (medical articles) depending on intended use. Raw material PP spunbond is HSN 5603, GST 12%.
How fast can a bouffant cap machine run?
Modern automatic bouffant cap machines run 80–120 caps per minute (single-track) or 160–240 caps per minute (dual-track). Spunbond GSM uniformity is critical at these speeds — irregular GSM causes ultrasonic seal failures.
Do you supply ready-made bouffant caps or only the fabric?
Favourite Fab supplies the raw material (PP spunbond rolls and elastic) — not finished caps. We can connect serious buyers with trusted cap converter partners across Agra, Delhi NCR, and Coimbatore.
What MOQ applies for custom-coloured spunbond?
Stock colours: MOQ 500 kg. Custom Pantone: MOQ 2,000 kg, lead time 21 days. Dyed batches are produced cleanly with no contamination from previous runs.
Order Spunbond & Elastic Together
Favourite Fab can quote PP spunbond and elastic together as a single shipment. Share your cap size, monthly volume, and target colour — receive quote and 5-metre sample roll within 48 hours.
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Gaurav Garg
I'm Gaurav Garg, CEO of Favourite Fab, a company on a mission to revolutionize the nonwoven industry with sustainable practices. We work hand-in-hand with manufacturers and suppliers who share our commitment to eco-friendly production. With a deep interest in textile innovation, I'm passionate about educating consumers about sustainable material options and their potential to transform the nonwoven landscape.
