Why Disposable Cleanroom Apparel is Better Than Reusable
Cleanroom garments are an essential staple in sterile environments, but many procurement specialists may wonder if they should buy disposable apparel or reusable apparel. While disposable garments are easy to use and are packaged for cleanroom classification, reusable garments create less waste, even when you factor in the laundry service needed to support the system. Disposable garments are, arguably, cheaper and easier, but reusable garments are environmentally friendly. So which is better—disposable or reusable?
At Medco Supplies, we looked at the issue and discovered 5 advantages of disposable cleanroom garments over reusable garments.
Particulate Barrier
Cleanrooms must maintain a rigid protocol against particulates such as skin sloughing, hair shedding, cotton flaking, and more. Low-lint, disposable garments, such as Advantage I Coveralls, are made from Spunbound polypropylene. This is an ideal barrier garment that protects against spreading contaminants. Conversely, reusable apparel shows a cumulative decline in bacterial filtration each time they are washed.
Chemical Splash Protection
Disposable garments offer excellent splash protection for liquids in the cleanroom environment. Products such as the Clopay Polylatex Shoe Covers are impervious to liquids and can protect from many kinds of chemicals.
Visitor Friendly
With disposable cleanroom apparel, there’s something for everyone. Visitors to the cleanroom are not trained in particulate-capture protocols, so it is important to have coveralls and protective garments that are easy to use and intuitive.
Breathable
Apparel made from spunbonded-meltblown-spunbonded fabric, such as the Advantage Pro Hood, provides increased worker comfort due to its lightweight, soft and breathable qualities. As an added bonus, the breathability feature doesn’t compromise the fabric’s durability and splash-resistance qualities.
Allergen-Free
Polypropylene and polyethylene garments are hypoallergenic, making disposable cleanroom apparel a great choice for allergy sufferers. Additionally, our selection of disposable cleanroom gloves gives latex, vinyl or nitrile options to suit sensitive skin types.
Get your case of cleanroom garments today
The bottom line is: disposable cleanroom apparel is less expensive and is most effective at stopping particulate shedding. Contact us today to get a quote on bulk disposable apparel and see for yourself how advantageous and convenient these garments can be in your cleanroom environment.
