The following cleanroom gowning requirements are to be use as a recommendation only. Not all cleanrooms will use the same gowning procedures. Follow your specific cleanroom or company procedural manual before this guide.
ISO 8 / Class 100,00 | ISO 7 / Class 10,000 | ISO 6 / Class 1,000 | ISO 5 / Class 100 | ISO 4 / Class 10 | |
Beard Cover | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Face Mask | Y | Y | |||
Booties | Y | Y | Y | ||
Coverall | Y | Y | Y | ||
Gloves | Y | Y | Y | ||
Hair Cover | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Hood | Y | Y | |||
Lab Coat | Y | Y |
Material | Key Attributes | Protection Rating |
SMS | Very durable. Excellent liquid and dust protection. Superior paritcle retention and water vapor transmission to keep users cool | Best protection and durability |
Microporous | Cloth-like, waterproof barrier protection. Allows water vapor to escape. | Medium with excellent water protection |
PE Coated Polypropylene | Light liquid splash protection | Basic with water protection |
Spunbound Polypropylene | Cost-effective protection for light weight uses. Lightweight | Basic protection |
Polyethylene | Ideal for shorter-term use for light weight protection. Poor barrier to liquids. Easy to rip and tear. | Light and tempory protection |
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