Disposable clothes

Work overalls, high-visibility clothing, protective vest... PPE or Personal Protective Equipment are essential in some domains. Disposable clothing, among other things, is one of the basic PPE items since it helps to maintain cleanliness and protects workers from all contamination. Also called single-use clothing, they are worn, among others, by industrialists, hospital employees or health establishment personnel.

Clothing designed to avoid contamination in sensitive environments

The safety and protection of employees are very important points in companies or communities. It is essential to protect yourself well when visiting a sterile environment or a contaminating or dirty environment. Excellent protection prevents dirt and any direct exposure to the working environment.

The work environment may also need to be protected from contamination from outside. This is why the wearing of disposable clothing is mandatory. In hospitals, visitors as well as nursing staff are, for example, required to wear a disposable gown, overshoes and a cap. Wearing a protective mask is required in certain cases, especially in the field of medicine and catering. The charlottes are used to contain the hair, the masks to contain the saliva projected during a cough and the gloves prevent the transmission of microbes carried by the hands.

Work clothes that protect against the outside environment

When it comes to disposable clothing, the dry suit is essential. It allows mechanics, house painters or agricultural engineers to work in complete safety. Indeed, this workwear offers protection against bacteria or chemicals. There are two variants: with or without a folding hood.

Disposable gloves and overshoes are also essential to limit contamination encountered in the outdoor environment. Overshoes notably limit the proliferation of microbes that remain under the soles of shoes. As for the cap, it can be worn under a hard hat to guarantee maximum protection.

Strengths of single-use clothing - Men's and Women's disposable equipment

In addition to the comfort and protection provided by any work garment, disposable garments stand out for their great flexibility in their uses. While Personal Protective Equipment requires cleaning and maintenance, single-use clothing only needs to be clean. As their name suggests, however, they should be discarded after each use. Apart from the absence of maintenance costs, disposable clothing thus avoids contamination of the user's clothing and work accessories. In terms of the budget, they provide significant savings.

Zoom in on disposable clothing standards.

Essential in the food industry, cleaning or medicine, disposable workwear is sectioned into categories by following some standards:

• Category 1 for minor risks

When the risks are said to be minor or low, wearing simple coveralls is sufficient. This garment only provides comfort to the user, but no real protection.

• Category 2 for intermediate risks

This category includes the real risks of contamination. To do this, suits tested and certified to European standards should be worn.

• Categories 3 for irreversible risks

In this case, the risks are very high and can cause irreversible damage or a fatal risk. Wearing wetsuits tested and certified by a notified body and subject to quality control is formally recommended. These disposable coveralls are specific for their use.

As protective gloves are also categorized, disposables belong to category I, grouping gloves protecting against minimal risks. They meet the EN 420-2003 standard corresponding to the requirements of dexterity, ergonomics and safety. For this category of gloves, the manufacturer ensures compliance with the CE standard for its products.

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