Chemical Resistant Aprons
What type of protection do they offer?
Chemical resistant aprons offer the wearer enhanced protection against many chemicals as well as other liquids and hazardous or biological substances within hospitals, laboratories and many other industries where splash protection is a concern. Suitable for many applications in schools, hospitals, laboratories and industrial plants for safety and health purposes, they are available in various materials such as lightweight and durable PVC (polyvinyl chloride) fabric, heavy-duty PVC or tear-resistant HDPE (high density polyethylene).
- PVC aprons are flexible, strong and durable offering industries their ease of use, versatility, water and chemical resistance and longevity.
- Thicker heavy-duty PVC aprons can feature an added stomach patch to offer the user extended wear.
- HDPE aprons offer greater protection for body parts that are more exposed to hazardous substances and a wider range of inorganic chemicals and biological hazards.
Often worn with other items of PPE (personal protective equipment) such as labcoats, gloves and safety eyewear etc., these chemical resistant aprons have a halter neck and waist ties, they slip quickly over garments to provide a protective barrier against the wearer / user and the working environment.