Monday, March 3, 2014

Why Tyvek Suits Are The Best Garment For Many Industries

By Krystal Branch


One of the items or garments that has saved more workers from dangerous elements in the work place is the disposable protective suits. These are generically called Tyvek Suits, however these items, manufactured by Dupont, are the only true standard to which every other garment is compared. The number of industries who use this single layer of high density polyethylene fabric to protect their employees is a very long list.

Pharmaceutical and electronic clean rooms as well as food processing plant personnel will use this type of garment. In this case, the protection is for the products being produced. Any contaminants that are carried in on the clothes of the employees will be contained within the suit. This is part of the nature of this fabric. It does not allow the passage of dangerous elements, or any elements, from passing though it.

These suits will come in various colors. Many of them have hoods and some of them will have booties or shoe coverings attached. Elastic wrist bands is the normal configuration, however, there are those with belted openings. The neck will be collared if there is no hood. A model that has a hood, booties and drawstring type face opening is the best protection for all situations especially if a pair of goggles are also worn.

Most of them will have a zipper in the front and a seamless presentation. This is to help prevent contaminants coming through that seam. The back is a stretchy panel and some have additional belts to snug it tighter. Getting these garments in the proper size is important so as not to limit movement of the body.

Chemical plants will use these items to protect the workers from any spills they will inevitably have. The nature of the fabric will stop the passage of this, possibly, dangerous chemical from getting on the employee. These will protect them as long as they are not dipped into a tank of the offending substance. They are also strong enough to be able to crawl around in some of the dirtiest areas in order to clean them or service other systems.

Many cleaning operations and operators will wear these suits. Crime scene clean up and foreclosure cleaning are a few of these activities. Many window cleaners will use these as they are protected from getting wet. With the extra layer of clothing they stay warm at some of the heights at which they work.

Using a suit of this nature can help productive workers get more done. They can get a little closer, carefully, to dangerous elements without the fear of being contaminated. Cleaning operations will be enhanced when the protection is assured and all of the rules are followed.

Using these Tyvek Suits, in the way they are supposed to be used, will help employees stay out of trouble. People can handle some of the tasks they are required to handle and, even if they get sprayed or spilled by something, they can be protected. These can be cleaned or, if there is nothing dangerous about what is on them, can be used again the next day.




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