DISPOSABLE CLOTHING (PPE) SELECTION GUIDE
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Selection Guide
Disposable Clothing Selection Guide
Disposable clothing comes in many forms including disposable coveralls, aprons, shoe covers and lab coats. Wearing the appropriate disposable clothing for your industry can help protect against harmful components while offering an effective and economical alternative to expensive fabric garments. This selection guide will help you identify the different materials and protection levels.
| Product | Serged Seam | Bound Seam | Dry Particulate Protection |
Light Liquid Splash Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyvek | • | • | ||
| MicroMax | • | • | ||
| Polypropylene | • | • | ||
| SafeGard 2000 | • | • | ||
| Plylon Plus 2 | • | • | ||
| Tychem QC | • | • | • | |
| Tychem SL | • | • | • | |
| PE Coated | • | • | • | |
| Bloodborne | • | • | • |
Seam Styles and Protection Levels
Serged Seam
An economical stitching method for general applications. Serged seams have two pieces of material with a thread that interlocks. Commonly used on limited use clothing where dry particulates are a concern.
Bound Seam
Bound seams join two pieces of material with an overlay of similar material and is chain stitched through all the layers for a clean finished edge. This stitching provides an increased holdout of liquids and dry particulates.
Compare the Materials & Seams
Tyvek Coveralls:
Excellent protection from many dry particulates
Tyvek coveralls are our best sellers. They provide excellent protection against dry particulates including asbestos, lead paint, dirt, dust, and light liquid splash. Dupont Tyvek Coveralls offer an inherent barrier unlike other laminated coveralls which can be easily stretched or compromised. Available in: Coveralls, Lab Coats, Shoe Covers, Boot Covers, Sleeves, Aprons, Smocks
MicroMax Coveralls:
Microporous protection from dirt, grease, grime and light chemical splash
Micro Max NS Coveralls offer economical protection in work environments where hazardous or non-hazardous contaminants may be present. These coveralls are lightweight and feature a high MVTR for breathable, all day comfort. MicroMax NS is strong wet or dry, perfect for work environments where dirt, grime, splashes and spills are present. Available in: Coveralls, Lab Coats
SafeGard Coveralls:
Breathable, 3 layer protection against dry particles and water-based liquids
SafeGard disposable coveralls can be used in work environments where hazardous or non-hazardous contaminants may be present. The 2 outer layers are made of spun-bounded filaments protect against treating and abrasion. The inner layer is of melt-blown polypropylene microfibers that filter out harmful particulates and liquids. Available in: Coveralls
PE-Coated Polypropylene Coveralls:
Affordable protection against particulate and water-based fluid protection
PE-coated spunbound fabric acts as a particulate barrier providing maximum fluid protection. These garments offer high strength and toughness, yet are soft, comfortable, and affordable. Available in: Coveralls, Lab Coats, Gowns
Polypropylene Coveralls:
Affordable protection against particulates such as dirt and grime
Polypropylene is a breathable material that can be worn around hazardous and non-hazardous contaminants. These coveralls offer a breathable and economical solution for those who work around constant dirt and grime. Available in: Coveralls, Lab Coats, Smocks
Pyrolon Plus 2 Coveralls:
Flame retardant finish with protection against particulates, water and oils
Pyrolon Plus 2 disposable coveralls are perfect to use over thermally protective and arc flash protective clothing. These coveralls offer superior wet or dry strength with flame retardancy. Can be used in work environments where hazardous or non-hazardous contaminants may be present.
Do not use for fire protection. Avoid open flame or intense heart. Not washable. Washing removes the flame retardancy, water and oil repellent characteristics.
Tychem QC Coveralls:
Lightweight splash protection from inorganic acids and other liquid chemicals
Tychem QC coveralls is a combination of Tyvek fabric and 1.25 mil coating of polyethylene. These coveralls are an economical solution for industrial plants and chemical cleanup operations. Can be used in work environments where hazardous or non-hazardous contaminants may be present. Available in: Coveralls, Shoe Covers
Tychem SL Coveralls
Affordable protection against particulate and water-based fluid protection
PE-coated spunbound fabric acts as a particulate barrier providing maximum fluid protection. These garments offer high strength and toughness, yet are soft, comfortable, and affordable. Available in: Coveralls, Lab Coats, Gowns
Bloodborne Coveralls:
Protection against body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and chemical splash
These bloodborne coveralls feature a 3 layer fabric with a middle layer of microporous film that allows heat and swat vapor to escape while protecting against dry particulate and liquids. Bloodborne coveralls pass ASTM F1670-1671 testing for penetration of blood, body fluids and bloodborne pathogens. Often used for emergency medical response, crime scene cleanup and embalming/forensics. Available in: Coveralls