The comfort of a protective garment during use is largely determined by its weight, its permeability to vapour and air (breathability) and insulating properties. Data on these attributes is provided according to test method and, as with other data, can be compared by garment.

Characteristics for Surgical clothing used to minimize the spread of infective agents to and from patients’ wounds. Such properties including microbial penetration and bioburden will help users when assessing and selecting products intended to protect both the healthcare/medical worker and the patient from biological hazard during intervention and surgical procedures.

Detailed information on the protective performance (resistance to penetration) of DuPont clothing when exposed to biologically contaminated aerosols, liquids and dusts as well as blood, body fluids and blood-borne pathogens. Sorted by relevant European standard.

A specific test method, EN ISO 6530, is used to measure the indexes of penetration, absorption and repellency of protective clothing material exposed to liquid chemicals. Results listed here reflect the penetration resistance and repellency of DuPont fabrics to 30% sulphuric acid and 10% sodium hydroxide.

Information relating to the protective performance of a garment according to European standards where applicable. Includes important characteristics such as protection against radioactive contamination, seam strength and shelf life. Inward leakage and resistance to penetration by liquids, according to the relevant Type classification, are also detailed.

Particle Shedding (Helmke Drum) and Bacterial Filtration Efficiency Data

The particle release of a fabric is measured according to BS 6909, a standard method for the generation and counting of the airborne linting propensity of fabrics in their dry state.

Particle barrier performance is measured by exposing a fabric to a particle challenge and then determining the penetration of particles by means of a counter. DuPont measure the particle barrier of its fabrics to Aloxite dust according to a proposed European test method and the Chrysotile asbestos fibres according to a Haskell laboratory test method.

Information on the established policies, standards and procedures at DuPont that are specific to product stewardship and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Amongst the safety requirements and test methods for protective clothing worn during welding and allied processes are resistance to molten metal splashes, tear strength and electrical resistance.

Technical information on the high visibility performance of DuPont offering based on tests performed according to EN ISO 20471.