The staple of protective Disposable Clothing is The Type 5 & 6 coverall, alternatively known

as “disposable”, "single-use" or sometimes even "paper"

coveralls (although they are not paper!). They are relatively simple to produce,

throw-away and comparatively cheap. Consequently, many users focus on price as the

main criteria of selection – especially given the complexity of the many options

available on the market.


Disposable Coveralls are as much an item of PPE as any other type of safety

equipment. They are designed to protect against hazards that – whilst not

immediately life threatening in the way that concentrated sulphuric acid or a brick

falling from a great height is – may result in serious consequences... especially in

the long term.
Disposable Type 5 & 6 coveralls are not all the same and just like any other PPE

ensuring appropriate protection means understanding the differences so that the right

coverall – the best choice for the application – can be selected.
What Is the Difference Between Type 5 & 6 Disposable Safety Clothing?
The European standards for chemical protective Disposable Gown originally

identified 6 “types” of chemical protection, labelling them as “Types” 1 to 6.

Whilst there are now only 5 after Type 2 was removed by the 2015 version of EN 943,

these “Types” have become by-words for the different clothing suitable for the

types of protection identified:-
These Types relate to either the form of the hazard (liquid, dust or gas) and the

form of physical liquid spray (aerosol, spray or jet-spray). However, whilst a useful

starting point any analysis based solely on these Types – such as a simple decision

to use a basic Type 5 and 6 coverall for a particular application only because it

features an aerosol spray - is limited and simplistic for reasons explained in the

panel below. A more detailed analysis of the specific properties of the available

garment options combined with an analysis of the features of your application is

vital to ensure selection of the best option for the task in hand.
What are face masks?
Disposable Face Mask

s such as cloth or fabric masks act as a simple barrier and work as

"source control".
“Source control” refers to preventing the wearer’s respiratory droplets from

travelling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask

coughs, sneezes, talks etc.
These are not suitable for use during medical and surgical procedures in

healthcare facilities, where exposure and risk of transmission of infection is

higher. These masks may be used by the general public and in community settings.

Please refer to MOH’s guidance and FAQs on the use of masks.
Face masks are not regulated as medical devices under the Health Sciences

Authority (HSA). Therefore, the quality and effectiveness of face masks are not

regulated by HSA.
The last thing a consumer wants to find in their food or pharmaceutical product

is human hair and for this reason hygienic work environments are critical to

businesses that make or package consumer food products, pharmaceuticals, assemble

electronics or treat patients.
Hospitals need to keep wounds free from infection and factories can't afford

production shutdowns or product recalls because of human contamination.
This is why most factories ask their employees to wear disposable bouffant hair

caps for their production.
Disposable Headwear

is lightweight and comfortable to wear, but also inexpensive, simple to use

and provides effective protection against product contamination. Bouffant caps not

only prevent contamination but also keep hair away from workers' eyes, therefore

increasing their efficiancy during work.
Bouffant caps differ from hairnets. Hairnets are made of nylon or polyester mesh

material and are designed to stretch over the head and mat down the hair but if you

look at one closely, you will notice a webbing effect. The webbing has openings or

small holes which could i allow hair to pass through whereas a bouffant cap is made

from a layer of non woven fabric that has no slight openings.
Another difference between a hair net and bouffant cap is that a hair net cannot

be easily distinguished when worn whereas a bouffant cap stands right out making it

easier for compliance checks. Bouffant caps also present a clean look-n-feel to

guests who might visit the plant for a tour.
What are Disposable Bed Sheets?
As the name suggests, Disposable Non-Woven Bed Sheets are those that you can dispose of

when necessary. They are biodegradable, which means that you don’t have to worry

about destroying the environment. Just pop the used sheets in the compost and move on

with things.
These sheets are easy to put on, as well as remove from the bed. They’re thick

enough to protect your mattress, and they save a lot of effort and time in the

morning. Their major advantage, though, is the fact that they’re compostable, which

means you do not have to worry about washing them. Just use and dispose of.
Disposable bed sheets provide a versatile and highly cost-effective solution

while still assuring optimum comfort and hygiene. They come in various sizes and are

often white so they will easily go with the rest of your room.
Disposable Footwear

acts as a barrier to their surrounding environment and stop the spread of

contaminants that come into contact with your shoes. By wearing shoe covers, you can

help eliminate the spread of dirt, dust, and germs; this can be from the outdoors or

from other rooms, simply by changing your shoe covers before entering a new room or

space. Using shoe covers helps keep your surrounding environment clean and free from

unwanted materials.
Disposable Shoes Covers are an important part of PPE precautions. Since

the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, PPE, including shoe covers, has played a massive

role in protecting healthcare workers and slowing the spread of COVID-19. Shoe covers

can protect those who work in all healthcare fields, including hospitals, doctors’

offices, nursing homes, outpatient care, and more. They can also help eliminate

spreading harmful particles, dirt, and debris to different areas of the hospital,

office, workplace, etc.