Information
on disposable garments & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Because reusable cleanroom garments, due to the specific fabric properties, cannot cover all areas of application, the use of disposable garments is indispensable in some cases. Especially in the area of personal protection, disposable clothing shows its strengths.
Furthermore, compared to reusable clothing, it is available in standardised sizes and designs in the shortest possible time and can also be stored for eventual emergencies. Individualisation possibilities are not given.
Definition of disposable cleanroom garments
Disposable garments are often used as supplements to reusable cleanroom garments. Both serve as product protection and as personal protective equipment.
Attention should be paid that disposable garments do not become additional particle sources. Meaningful application, e.g. with reusable garments, can achieve a contamination reduction.
A comparative study of disposable garments vs. reusable garments showed very interesting differences on the subject of "self-contamination".
Depending on the requirements, different designs and properties have to be considered, for example antistatic behaviour, tear resistance, protection against toxic substances etc.
Due to application-specific requirements in the cleanroom world, the topic of "personal protection/personal protective equipment in the cleanroom" has become one of the focal points, in addition to product protection. Both aspects should complement each other in a meaningful way.
Due to the lack of unified standards or norms which could be used to designate a disposable article e.g. as ISO Class 5 compliant, the following Internet pages should help you to find the right item for your individual requirements.
We will be happy to advise you on your selection and will also provide you with samples for testing purposes.
